Analysis Of Friendship In The Absolutely True Diary Of A Part-Time Indian By Sherman Alexie

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One of humans key things they mostly need in life is friendship. In the book The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian, Sherman Alexie explains the story of his past through his character Arnold. Arnold goes through many challenges every day of his life, dealing with many different struggles, from being poor and an Indian to going to a white school. Alexie also shows throughout the book the importance of his friends. Arnold couldn’t be who is today without his friends Rowdy, Penelope, and Roger.

One example of the friendship Arnold has that is shown in the book is Arnolds friendship with Rowdy. Rowdy is Arnold’s so-called best friend, and even though he is a jerk to Arnold, and sees him as a traitor to the rez, he still cares about Arnold

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