The Marrow Thieves written by Cherie Dimaline takes place in an apocalyptic era where the non-idengionous population of North America has lost the ability to dream, resulting in catastrophic physiological repercussions. In this dystopian society, bone marrow is now believed to store dreams and serve as repositories for memories. Although the world is ravaged by the consequences of global warming, a greater threat lurks. In pursuit of regaining the ability to dream, the oppressive and dominating government have set out to hunt down the indigenous population of North America. Once captured, the victims are killed for bone marrow in militant confinement centers classified as “schools”. The novel follows a young man on his journey of survival. The Marrow Thieves is a coming of age novel about perseverance, hope, and survival.
Perseverance is the antagonists, Frenchies, superpower. He manages to maintain a purpose in spite of extreme adversity. His purpose being safety and his adversity being constantly faced with danger. Frenchie’s willingness to trudge through harsh temperatures while fleeing an oppressive government led him to find happiness and a sense of belonging. Frenchie knew he could not afford to fall apart after witnessing the disturbing death of his loved ones. He did not have time to stop running and mourn if he wanted to survive the myriad of persistent flooding, natural disasters, and food shortages. Moreover, Frenchie’s ability to persist in light of darkness can be seen as inspiring to readers, even if the severity of the situation differs. In conclusion, The Marrow Thieves embodies the essence of what it means to persevere.
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