“Im the prophet of the new world” page 113
The reason i found this quote important is because this shows how Louis Riel now believes he is a prophet sent from god. This is important because it would change his ways of thinking of how to lead the rebellion towards Canada.
“Besides being able to help the metis of the st laurent area, we might also be able to get money from the canadian government” page 128
In this part of the book Louis Riel is having an argument with his wife. His wife argues with Louis Riel not to go and lead the rebellion but then Louis Gives his reasons for why he believes he should lead the rebellion.
“It’s not like before, when you were single, now you're married with two young children” page128
This quote is important as during an argument with Louis Riel, Louis Riel’s wife gives a very good reason as to why leading the rebellion will not be like how it was before the mental asylum.
“The canadian government promised to teach us agriculture if we gave them our land and went to live on reserves” page 131
This line is spoken from some first nations on to why they are not happy with the canadian government. The reason they give is a very valid reason as the canadian government gave them false truths and did not keep to their word to what they would to give to the first nations.
“The half-breeds in the north-west are close to rebelling- riel is leading them now, and i'm sure he’ll get them to take over a fort or something soon” page 136
In this quote John A Macdonald's assistant is worried about Louis Riel and what he will able to do because he is leading the rebellion again.
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