Why do you think the mother in "Borders" by King told the border officials that she was Blackfoot Indian instead of Canadian? Do you agree or disagree with this decision? Why or why not? Please write 3-4 sentences. (16 points)
In "Borders" by King, the mother tells the border officials that she is Blackfoot Indian instead of Canadian to challenge the notion of borders and national identities. By identifying as Blackfoot Indian, she emphasizes the indigenous connection to the land that predates the establishment of borders. Personally, I agree with her decision as it brings attention to the arbitrary nature of borders and highlights the importance of recognizing indigenous histories and identities, which are often invisibilized and oppressed within national frameworks.
