In Louise Erdrich’s short story, “The Red Convertible,” she tells a fictional tale regarding two Native American brothers, Lyman and Henry Lamartine. Narrated by Lyman Lamartine, the story began with the recollection of a happy moment in the past, when he and his brother found what they had thought to be the most gorgeous car while visiting Winnipeg. Throughout the summer, these brothers drove their new vehicle around many parts of Montana before picking up a hitchhiker named Susy. As the story unfolds, Louise Erdrich used Lyman’s attentive and sensitive nature to gradually build up the image of a fun, lighthearted setting, while describing Henry as a care-free, casual guy that smiles a lot. This all changed, however, through the events that
