![]() ![]() Rather than provide an essay, Carrier responded with a memory of his childhood that illustrates the cultural and linguistic divisions and connections between English and French Canada, and lovingly represents the world of Catholic church, hockey rink and village spirit that formed his childhood in Ste. A "childhood recollection," the story grew from the CBC's request that Carrier reflect on the radio about the culture and desires of Québec, which at the time was swept with separatist sentiment and debate about the future of the province within Canada. ![]() It has become a classic of Canadian children's literature (in English and French), though it was first intended for adult readers. Justine, Québec, a bastion of support for Rocket Richard and the Montreal Canadiens. "The Hockey Sweater" is Roch Carrier's beloved story of the furor that follows the delivery of a Toronto Maple Leafs sweater to his home in Ste. ![]()
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