Canada is the world’s second largest nation on the Northern part of America. Canadians are people who hold many stereotypes. The maple leaf bag is a Canadian stereotype that depicts their identity and origin especially during international trips. The maple leaf has a red color, while the design of the leaf, with eleven sharp points, has unique significance representing their provinces and territories. As a novel cover, the maple leaf bag will give a detailed elaboration on a book titled the Canadian stereotypes.
Canadians believe that when traveling with a maple leaf bag it not only highlights their patriotism but also gives a distinction on their origin.
They believe they are honest, respectful, caring, polite and orderly when compared to other European nations. Therefore, the use of a maple leaf bag in a foreign country gives them an upper hand while interacting with other people. Furthermore, the sight of the maple leaf enables them to have a friendly interaction both at home and abroad.
While in foreign countries as tourists, they receive better treatment than Americans, Australians, and German among others. On the other hand, other nationalities criticize the Canadian stereotype as myths and not practical as perceived.
On the cover of the novel Canadian stereotypes, there will be the image of the maple leaf bag. The image of the maple leaf bag will represent both the flag and the history of the Canadians. The picture of the maple leaf bag represents the origin, culture, behavior and character of the Canadians thus describing their stereotypes.
The flag of Canada has an emblem of a maple leaf on a white squared background and, therefore, the image is for identification. Canadians strive to distinguish themselves from other Europeans proving their patriotic spirit (stereotype).
The red color of the maple leaf gives the origin of the Canadians. Red color symbolizes power and the heroic nature of the Canadians, which the natives believe in. Similarly, its appellant nature shows the strength and bravery behavior of the Canadians. Thus, the use of the red color will enable a non-Canadian or Canadian to relate the book with the Canadian stereotypic culture.
The first part of the novel will show the unique character and symbols of Canadians, which separates them from other white people. Canada as a nation has compiled many stereotypes that receive mixed reactions from the both the natives and other nationalities. Therefore, the novel will outline many Canadian stereotypes.
The second part will involve collecting personal experiences from both the natives and other people who have interacted with the Canadians, it will rule out whether the stereotypes are Myths or not. The third section will be to give personal views through observing the behavior of the Canadian people.
There will be a comparison of the observed behavior with the stereotypes the Canadians practice. The last part of the novel will analyze what other people think about the Canadian stereotypes, and through rating of the interviews, it will close on whether the stereotypes are mere speculations, or not.
Summarily, the cover of the novel will have a picture of a red maple leaf on a bag, which Canadians use while on international tours. The red maple leaf bag is the symbol of Canadian flag; thus, it gives their identity and proves the stereotype about their patriotism.