There are many examples within Canada that illustrate racism in Canadian society. Canada has always had racism in its past. We know this because Canada has struggled with residential schools, and the railroad. I didn’t think racism was as big as a problem now then it was then, till the current racist attacks have happened. Its still a current problem as we discovered the graves of the Younge indigenous children, in Ontario a Muslim family was taking a walk and were then later ran over by a truck because of there race, and a few years ago in Quebec someone shot up the Mosque. After reading in the heat of the night, it really opened my eyes on the topic of racism. Because of reading in the heat of the night, I have a better view of how racism affects many induvial. It affected my view, because racism is a sensitive topic and how people treat other people based of there skin is hurtful, not just on them but their families and their community. This book really made me realize that Virgil is a strong man when he experiences racism towards him and made me realize that some of the things said made me feel uncomfortable to have to hear and listen to. After reading this novel I can now see how much Canadian society is still struggling with racism in many ways.

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