Furthermore, Robinson proceeds to expand on her story with supernaturalism in addition to adding onto how mysterious and deceiving the Haisla and Heiltsuk First Nations are. The supernatural being, Nana Monster, is created by Robinson to further on develop her view of the mysterious and deceiving society. In the story, Jared convenes with his friend, Nana Monster, “He left school and his feet took him to the Pizzarama like they were walking on his own. Jared wanted to go home, but he didn’t. He saw the burgundy Cadillac before he saw the little old Native lady with the monster hiding beneath her skin.”(Robinson 193) Robinson uses Nana Monster figuratively to expand on the extent of how mysterious and deceiving the Haisla and Heiltsuk First Nations.…show more content… Through the passage, Nana Monster is portrayed as a frightening supernatural being as there is a “monster hiding beneath her skin.” Comparing Nana Sophia to the half human/half otters, Nana Monster is used to demonstrate how the Aboriginal society is mysterious and deceiving in a positive manner. She initially appears to be frightening however later on, it is revealed she is friendly by taking “him to Pizzarama.” “Nana” is connotative of caring, loving, friendly, and “Monster” is connotative of frightening, dangerous, and terror. In addition, Nana Monster is significant and unique character throughout the story because she remains to be the only one to not have problems or disputes with Jared as the story is centralized around him. In summary, Nana Monster is represented as a unique minority in the society and is figuratively used to deceive other people into thinking she is frightening however she is truthfully good-natured. In conclusion, Robinson uses supernaturalism to create beings such as the half human/half otter and Nana Monster to reveal that the people in the Haisla and Heiltsuk First Nations as a deceiving and mysterious
