Indian Horse Quotes With Page Numbers

Hockey has the capability to alter a person's life and personality. Saul, the main character in Richard Wagamese's novel, Indian Horse, is shown as a boy who has always had a strong passion for Hockey and recognizes how meaningful it can be for himself and others. Throughout his career, Saul stood out among the other players on his team as well as the opposing team. This was due to his much more advanced skills in goal-scoring, puck control, and creating a variety of goal opportunities for his teammates. However, even though his talent and success were acknowledged, Saul was confronted with the harsh reality of the world. Despite the racism, trauma, and discrimination he encountered, Saul's love for hockey allowed him to reclaim a sense of

Jerome’s. When Saul attended the school, he and many others witnessed several horrifying acts that no child should ever witness. After leaving the school due to Father Quinney and Father Leboutilier, Saul came out with thoughts of the abuse and trauma that will forever reside with him. A man named Fred Kelly then invited Saul to live with them and play for the Manitouwadge Moose junior hockey team, he was overcome with emotion because he was finally able to do what he loved most. However, Saul discovered how cruel the world can be when he was once up against an aggressive team with both the opposing team and the crowd harassing him. “I would not let go of my dream of it, the freedom, the release it gave me. It wasn’t anybody else’s game to take away from me.” (p.g.143) Despite being treated disrespectfully throughout the entire game, Saul chose not to fight back. This reflects his maturity and how he wouldn’t want to be suspended from something he genuinely enjoys. Furthermore, Saul demonstrates how hockey gives him a sense of freedom. This is due to Saul never being able to feel at ease at St. Jerome's Residential School because he had been witnessing abuse on himself and his peers for several days. Another significant scene in which Saul used hockey to cope with his trauma, racism, and discrimination is in Chapter 30 when he faces a team called the Chiefs. The team had fantastic players who the crowd loved, but when Saul stepped onto the ice, everyone laughed. “Thirteen must be the mascot! No, no. That’s papoose. Thirteen’s their papoose! Hey, thirteen! You got a note from your mom to play?” (p.g. 124) Saul made incredible plays throughout the game. They were trailing by five points, but with Saul's assistance, he led the team to a close victory, which they joyfully celebrated afterwards. This demonstrates