Analysis Of Hope By Sherman Alexie

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An Indian reserve full of people hopeless of a better life. But one boy is different. This story is about a boy who lives in a depressing, dreary, and lifeless Indian reserve. But against all the odds, this boy named Junior keeps hope through all the hardships. One day, while at class, he got to the point of frustration that he threw a book across the class. It ended up breaking his teacher’s nose. While suspended at his home, Mr.P visited him. He explained why he forgave him. After that, Mr.P said that Junior should leave the reservation so he can keep his spirits up. In the story, “Hope on Hope” by Sherman Alexie, the story conveys a message that even in the worst of decisions, you can be forgiven for your actions.

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