Junior is a hero because he does what he thinks is right and does those actions in order to better improve himself. Since the pioneers came to America, the Native American’s have been forced to change their religion, been subjected to ethnic cleansing and, to this day, Native Americans unemployment and poverty levels greatly exceed those of Hispanics, African- Americans and Whites. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian showcases these problems as well as any other resource, displaying the poverty and desperation of his ethnic group. As shown, many of the Indians have given up. Choosing to drink and wallow in their sadness and pity. Many have not gone to college due to not having funds or not having interest. Many don’t go because they think that they don’t
Junior is a hero because he does what he thinks is right and does those actions in order to better improve himself. Since the pioneers came to America, the Native American’s have been forced to change their religion, been subjected to ethnic cleansing and, to this day, Native Americans unemployment and poverty levels greatly exceed those of Hispanics, African- Americans and Whites. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian showcases these problems as well as any other resource, displaying the poverty and desperation of his ethnic group. As shown, many of the Indians have given up. Choosing to drink and wallow in their sadness and pity. Many have not gone to college due to not having funds or not having interest. Many don’t go because they think that they don’t