The theme of seeking refuge from social problems is present through the symbolism of Maurice Richard as an example of hope. For context, the story covers the life of a French Canadian. It covers oppressions they encounter as well. For example, the story describes the submission the French Canadians go through financially by the powerful English elites. We can find this element when the mom of the narrator is having poor customer service from Mr. Eaton. Just as if the English businessman had the monopoly. This bad customer service is shown by poor wrapping of previous orders or by the wrong…