What Is Louis Riel A Villain

Louis Riel, Hero or Villain?

For many years now, people have been raising the question of Louis Riel. Some see him as the Father of Confederation, while others see him as a cult villain. He is without doubt a cult villain. Reading and researching through many primary sources of data, it can be very easily proven how much of a threat Riel was to Canada.

When Canada had bought the Red River, settlers started moving in. However, those who had already live there, the Metis, wanted to keep their rights. Louis Riel was the leader of the Metis. As stated in an article posted by the CBC, titled “ The Execution of Thomas Scott, “Schultz and his men prepared to attack Fort Garry. But Riel took the offensive and seized 45 of the men and kept them prisoner

He was so nervous he relied in his Catholic Religion. This is when he started to loose his mind. He began to believe he was on a mission to create a place with the Metis as the head of the population, and help in a “special way”. He then believed he was sent by the god under the religion of Christianity and was profit. Later on he was diagnosed with Megalomania, and was in a very dangerous situation. Having a sickness this dangerous is tough when leading the Metis population. How could these people even trust a madman like him. Riel was the same as Hitler, they both made decisions without thinking about the future. Obviously they were very different as well, however they both made no sense, and were out of their mind. Riel had forgotten his limits and put the Canada in danger. For his treatment, he smuggled into Quebec for 2 years. Smuggling into Quebec was illegal, and against the laws. A hero would never violate the laws, but instead honor them.

In the previous rebellion he had stood up for his people and had fought against the government, but in the second rebellion he stood in one spot making a cross with his hands, thinking that would make a change. Religion cannot be combined with politician. Just having the audacity to run two rebellions against the power of Canada proves he was the reason of the murders. This portrays Riel

This is what Louis Riel was. He was selfish and greedy. Though some may argue he did this for his people, he only thought about the Metis population and not the First Nations. The voices of neither the Metis nor the First Nations were heard. Susan Samardjian posted an essay on Essay Forum, titled “Louis Riel: Hero or Villain? A traitor” saying, “The Metis and the First Nations should have had a voice or opinion when it came to the Rupert's land transfer on December 1st, 1869. The Rupert's land transfer was a big step for the people of the Red River, which is why they should have been involved in a decision that will change their lives forever.” Her opinions are absolutely correct and agreed with. These populations would have a better chance to shape their live during the Rupert’s Land Transfer. He was a little bit too much bias towards the Metis, and didn’t take in count the First Nations and the Aboriginals. The Aboriginals and First Nations hadn’t created a huge scene or damage to the country even though their voices weren’t heard. But the Metis on the other hand didn’t miss a chance. Louis Riel found a way to get the government’s attention in a reckless manner, and tried to overthrow them.

A hero is known to be like John A McDonald, who shaped Canada into a country along with many others. Who made a difference in a positive manner. Looking at Riel he didn’t do anything to make him seem heroic. Instead he did the exact opposite.