On The Amtrak From Boston To New York Summary

Sherman Alexie is a Native American, he is a poet, filmmaker, and writer. He uses his experience as a Native American to write such as On the Amtrak from Boston to New York, Indian Killer, Reservation Blue. However, “On the Amtrak from Boston to New York” is the best poem, it reveals his strongly feeling through it. The poem talked about his meeting on the train with the white American woman. She told him about American history which he was well known. He thought she was annoyed, and she made him felt uncomfortable. However, she had a delighted smile, so he did not want to steal it from her. Instead of arguing, he just nodded his head whenever she talked. His responded was clever, and it influences my behavior in the future. I agree with his reaction, and I think the most important thing I can learn from him is being silent because it shows me the perseverance and faith. …show more content…
She thought he had no idea about American history and the city. There was a lot of things go on his head, and it drove him crazy. However, he kept calm and nodded his head whenever she pointed at something. The woman was so friendly and nice. I think he did the right thing, because he was polite to her. He did not say anything mean to ruin her day. Moreover, his reaction showed me his respect to the women. He respected the older by being silent. In someway, silent is a good thing too. He did not have to argue with her to make the situation getting worse.The poem shows me his perseverance, he listened to the woman without saying one word even though he really wanted to. “While I, as all Indians have done since this war began, made plans for what I would do and say the next time” revealed how badly he wanted to tell the woman about his feeling and his knowledge; however, he showed his patience to her by say nothing. He used his silent to be his own