The Marrow Thieves

by

Cherie Dimaline

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Clarence Character Analysis

A member of the resistance group's Council. He's Anishnaabe and is very kind to Frenchie, though Frenchie has to contend with the fact that Clarence is also Derrick's uncle. Clarence shows that he doesn't play favorites, however, and reprimands Derrick for not waking himself up to go on the hunt. He also tells Frenchie that, as Indigenous people, they have the skills and knowledge to heal their lands. He believes that they'll be able to return one day and save the planet.

Clarence Quotes in The Marrow Thieves

The The Marrow Thieves quotes below are all either spoken by Clarence or refer to Clarence. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
Cyclical Histories, Language, and Indigenous Oppression Theme Icon
).
Word Arrives in Black Quotes

"I mean we can start healing the land. We have the knowledge, kept through the first round of these blasted schools, from before that, when these visitors first made their way over here like angry children throwing tantrums. When we heal our land, we are healed also." Then he added, "We'll get there. Maybe not soon, but eventually."

Related Characters: Clarence (speaker), Frenchie, Miig, General
Related Symbols: Residential Schools
Page Number: 193
Explanation and Analysis:
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Clarence Quotes in The Marrow Thieves

The The Marrow Thieves quotes below are all either spoken by Clarence or refer to Clarence. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it (each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one:
Cyclical Histories, Language, and Indigenous Oppression Theme Icon
).
Word Arrives in Black Quotes

"I mean we can start healing the land. We have the knowledge, kept through the first round of these blasted schools, from before that, when these visitors first made their way over here like angry children throwing tantrums. When we heal our land, we are healed also." Then he added, "We'll get there. Maybe not soon, but eventually."

Related Characters: Clarence (speaker), Frenchie, Miig, General
Related Symbols: Residential Schools
Page Number: 193
Explanation and Analysis: