Xavier is frequently envious of the fact that Elijah gets more recognition than he does for similar accomplishments. Xavier and Elijah’s friendship is tainted by jealousy. What role does jealousy play in the novel? At the same time, Xavier’s upbringing serves him well on the battlefield, as he uses his innate and learned hunting skills to become an extremely successful soldier. Lieutenant Breech, in particular, shows an intense and racist dislike of Xavier and Elijah as well as a complete disrespect for their culture he mocks Elijah by asking how many “canoe lengths” he was from his target and he grows angry when Xavier asks to sleep outside. Both men note that they are viewed as “dumb bush Indians” by the officers and must strive to prove their merit-in a way that white soldiers don’t have to-through battlefield success and exemplary marksmanship. Xavier and Elijah’s heritage brings them many negative experiences from the racist soldiers around them. How does Xavier and Elijah’s First Nations heritage affect their experiences in the war?
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