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Types of Conflict in Someday Type of ConflictExamplePage #Human vs. Self- Janice – struggling with her identity growing up (looks Indigenous but doesn’t have that connection with her identity – culturally)- Anne – feels guilty for ‘losing’ Grace when she was a baby, but it wasn’t her fault- Rodney – feels guilty for his role in Paul’s accidental death – he has to deal with this daily while interacting with the Wabung women551165Human vs. HumanBarb vs. Janice – Barb is always told that “Grace” is amazing, so there is jealousy on the part of Barb in terms of trying to compete with Janice’s memoryBarb vs. Anne – anger because of how “Grace” is put on a pedestal Barb vs. Rodney – Rodney’s fear of commitment is a point of contention between them111117Human vs. SocietyAnne vs. CAS – unreasonable took “Grace” away based on assumptions and not a thorough investigation – stereotypes played a roleJanice vs. Society – her identity confusion growing up (white vs. indigenous upbringing – ‘Pocahontas’)7155Human vs. CircumstanceJanice’s fate – taken away as a baby; 60s scoop; victim of circumstance73The Presence of The Four Strands in SomedayStrandExamplePage #Sovereignty -Strong sense of community in Otter Lake (reserve) – many family members on reserve- Some difficulties (Chief asking for money once the Wabungs won the lottery – indicating issues in the band office)Act OneRelationships- See Character Charts (interactions between Anne, Rodney and Barb)Challenges- Anne’s guilt because of the ramifications of the 60s scoop- Barb bickering with Rodney and his commitment issues- Janice’s identity issues (not knowing her roots and the true version of things)Identity- “Grace” / Janice – many issues with who she is/ where she came from/ having to face the truth of what really happened- Anne/ Barb/ Rodney – who are they NOW, after the lottery win, after finding/ meeting “Grace” – trying to find their place within the family/ honour the culture. Setting in Someday Time: 1991 at Christmas time (winter)Place: Otter Lake Reserve – Ontario (but could be any Native Community, anywhere)Toronto (referred to when the Wabung women and Rodney pick up their Lottery winnings)Circumstance:- Anne and Barb win the lottery ($5 million) and are using the money to find their long lost sister/ daughter “Grace”- Janice eventually visits the Wabungs and finds out the truth about her past/ biological family**60s scoop resulted in “Grace” initially being taken**Atmosphere & Mood in SomedaySelect passages that convey the atmospherePage #When Janice first arrives (Anne is nervously tidying the house) – wanting to make sure that everything is perfect – nervous tension/ energy/ anticipation 42When Rodney is bringing the tree into the house – winter wonderland, magical, holiday spirit26Rodney was dancing with Anne – tension is alleviated through Rodney’s actions – softens the moment 33Themes in SomedayExampleEvidencePage #Trying to portray an “idealistic” more Eurocentric lifestyle/ traditions in order to make Janice feel at ease. Anne wanted to spend Christmas the way people do in movies (prepares her house/ meals)25 & 31- Truth of identity- Appearance vs. reality- The danger of trusting stereotypes, or allowing stereotypes to cloud one’s vision/ construct one’s realityWhen Janice learns the truth about her adoption and how she was ‘scooped’ not out of necessity but out of a misunderstanding70-72White vs. Indigenous Viewpoints The Danger of a single storyCAS having a narrow-minded view (one size fits all approach)13-15Types of Conflict in Only Drunks & Children Tell The Truth Type of ConflictExamplePage #Human vs. SelfBarb – struggling with being alone (majority of family has passed away)Janice – struggling with identity confusion/ loss of a mother she’ll never get to know Human vs. HumanBarb vs. Janice – Barb feels Janice is rejecting that part of herself, Janice is struggling to come to terms with this part of her identity84Human vs. SocietyDrunk Indigenous people sleeping on the street vs. society (people overlook; judge; don’t ask the why; plays into stereotypes)50Human vs. CircumstanceJanice vs. taken away by C.A.S. – leads to her identity struggles and language barriers; cultural lossBarb vs. Anne’s death – lost all of her family now (other than Rodney and Janice)- wants Janice to pay her respects and be her family81-90Scene 1The Presence of The Four Strands in Only Drunks & Children Tell The Truth StrandExamplePage #Sovereignty RelationshipsBarb & Janice become closer on a spiritual level and truths were revealedBarb & Rodney – shows his “serious side” and it brings them closer – shows his supportTonto & Janice – sexual tension between them; added another layer to Janice; brings them closer 6342-53ChallengesJanice overcame her insecurities to go to Anne’s grave and pay her respectsBarb and Janice – conflict throughout – bringing Janice to Otter Lake and getting her to talk about 6 months agoAn absence of challenges between Rodney and Barb – showing their relationship’s progressAct 2Scene 3101IdentityJanice’s identity grows – becomes closer to her heritage – able to bond more closely with Barb – learns the importance of family in Indigenous culture; knows family secrets (like ‘Amy Hart’)Tonto identifies with his Indigenous culture – very involved and proud. Setting in Only Drunks & Children Tell The Truth Time:May 1992 (5 months after Someday)Place:Act One: Janice’s Condo in TorontoAct Two: Barb’s House in Otter Lake (central Ontario) and the cemeteryCircumstance:Act One: Anne has passed away and Janice was not returning Barb’s calls; so Barb, Rodney and Tonto go to Toronto (to Janice’s condo) to get her to come back to Otter Lake to say goodbye to AnneAct Two: They all return to Otter Lake; Barb & Janice get drunk and they open up; revealing truths and feelings. Hungover the next morning they say goodbye to Anne at the cemetery Atmosphere & Mood in Only Drunks & Children Tell The Truth Select passages that convey the atmospherePage #Sense of tension between Barb and Janice (continuing for Someday)21Sense of longing from Barb (wants this connection with Janice to keep family together; Janice feels there is something missing and is trying to discover what)59Sense of uncertainty/ uneasiness – all were weary of one another/ unsure of where they stand/ where relationship will go67; 103Sense of exhaustion (emotional) – Janice’s monologue – tired of fighting, making decisions101Themes in Only Drunks & Children Tell The Truth ExampleEvidencePage #Truth will give you closure Janice and Barb shared their truths – Barb is able to move past blaming Janice for Anne’s death – start to understand each other’s storiesHearing the same story from different perspectives will result in more accurate conclusionsThe stories are shared between Janice and Barb(CAS/ being take and the effects of Anne’s death)Act 2 Scene 2Family can mean different things to each individualBarb – family is very important – because she doesn’t have anyone left so needs Janice (sister)Janice – didn’t have connection with biological family and doesn’t necessarily feel the connection – but does feel connected to adoptive family because they were always thereTonto and Rodney – brothers but not biologically ................
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