The characters April and Cheryl Raintree in In Search of April Raintree by Beatrice Culletonhave

The essay analyzes the characters April and Cheryl Raintree from "In Search of April Raintree" by Beatrice Culleton, highlighting their experiences of victimization and the challenges they face in overcoming them. It explores their differing responses to trauma, particularly Cheryl's inability to cope. The paper includes a historical overview of the Métis and summarizes the narrative, followed by an examination of the sisters' growth through three stages of their lives, focusing on their encounters with racism and its impact on their identities.