Absolutely True Diary Of A Part-Time Indian By Alexie

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The word Brave has a strong meaning, bravery is ready to face a challenging obstacle in life that you aren’t ready to face, but yet won’t show fear. In the book “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian” Alexie is ready to get out of the sinking hole he’s in, he’s ready to make a change in life. Yet he has to be brave, since he’s the first one to get out of the reservation. He has to face all the challenges that are coming his way. He doesn’t know whether he’s making the right decision or not, but he’s willing to overcome his fear. In the image it shows that a guy is on top of a mountain. It reminds me of Sherman how he’s the first one to start school at a different city than the ones that all the reservation kids went to. He’s on top

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