Cultural Tensions In Thomas King's Borders

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Family dynamics and cultural tensions in Thomas king’s borders
Colonization and western civilization have marginalized native americans from rest of the society.First nations have resided in their terrotries since a long time ago and they see themselves as separate identities.However,the advent of colonization interrupted their free movement.and separated their reserves from rest of the world:the only place where their identity and culture survives.Thomas king being a native,represent natives in a triangular relationship between Canada and America.Aided by contrasting situations of pride and identity ,kings “borders” emphasize on the the family dynamics and cultural tensions arised in the story.
King demonstrates a border between the mother’s