The land
The landIn the recent presentations we have watched, a common subject that was dealt with was the land of each region. The purpose for this varied throughout each presentation. Some groups used this to foreshadow their literature and others used this to give a historical summary for the issues they discussed. That fact that this happened helps support June Callwood's statement, which says that "what unites Canadian is infinitely more compelling than any visible differences." It shows that the attachment and love that Canadians have for their land is what unites them, despite the differences that appear to divide them.
Most Canadian believes that the region they live in is the most beautiful place to live. People growing up in the Rocky Mountains may come to the prairies and find them boring and repetitive. But a person living in the prairies may feel that the ability to see forever is the most beautiful aspect of that region. In the poem "The Souris Sings" by Katherine Buckaway, the author talks about the beauty of the prairies. She changes the stereotype of the prairies being plain and boring by describing the green rolling hills and the diverse wildlife. It shows the pride each Canadian has in their land.
Not all Canadians necessarily believe that the region the were born in is the most beautiful. Some people may have a much stronger attachment to a region that is less familiar to...
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