The Shagganappi

"The Shagganappi" by E. Pauline Johnson is a coming-of-age tale where Fire-Flint Larocque, a boy of mixed Cree and European heritage, learns to embrace his identity while navigating contrasting worlds of Indigenous traditions and colonial society. The main character's journey begins with an identity crisis, later resolved and brought into focus when he meets the Governor-General of Canada, which empowers him to appreciate his background. Throughout the story, the narrative will probably confront prejudice from peers as well as acceptance, especially an important friendship, which highlights themes of heritage, resilience, and the clash of cultures in late 19th-century North America.