Everyone goes through difficult stages in their life, and everybody copes with their hardships differently, but what really helped Junior through his tough time was the support of his friends. Within the book, Alexie gives scenarios in which Junior gains friends that support him after the deaths he faces. Throughout the book, The Absolutely True diary of a Part-Time Indian, Junior’s only way to cope with the tragedies he faced was through the presence of strong friendships in his life.
One of the first gestures of friendship was revealed on Junior’s first day back from school since the death of his dad’s best friend Eugene. Once Junior slumped into his seat, his teacher stated, “We have a special guest today, it’s Arnold Spirit. I didn’t realise you still went to this school, Mr. Spirit” (Alexie 175). The entire class was affronted by the lack of support the teacher was giving Junior. …show more content…
After the death of Junior’s sister, Penelope came up to Junior explaining how worried she was for his loss. As Junior recalls, “She was WEEPING. Snot ran down her face,” (213). To be this upset for Junior’s loss, Penelope had to care and have a connection with Junior. This display of compassion was another reason that Junior persevered through his tragedies. Penelope’s show of emotional support for Junior made him realize that through all of the setbacks in life, he had a someone who would hold his hand throughout the journey.
Through the many deaths that Junior encountered, he was greeted with many new and recurring friendships. Through his relationship with his classmates at Reardan, Rowdy, and Penelope, Junior was able to persevere through his tough life. This book demonstrated that Junior had friends that stood up for him, helped him, and inspired him to live another day. This idea of friendship was seen numerous times throughout the book and essentially saved Junior from being overpowered by
One of the first gestures of friendship was revealed on Junior’s first day back from school since the death of his dad’s best friend Eugene. Once Junior slumped into his seat, his teacher stated, “We have a special guest today, it’s Arnold Spirit. I didn’t realise you still went to this school, Mr. Spirit” (Alexie 175). The entire class was affronted by the lack of support the teacher was giving Junior. …show more content…
After the death of Junior’s sister, Penelope came up to Junior explaining how worried she was for his loss. As Junior recalls, “She was WEEPING. Snot ran down her face,” (213). To be this upset for Junior’s loss, Penelope had to care and have a connection with Junior. This display of compassion was another reason that Junior persevered through his tragedies. Penelope’s show of emotional support for Junior made him realize that through all of the setbacks in life, he had a someone who would hold his hand throughout the journey.
Through the many deaths that Junior encountered, he was greeted with many new and recurring friendships. Through his relationship with his classmates at Reardan, Rowdy, and Penelope, Junior was able to persevere through his tough life. This book demonstrated that Junior had friends that stood up for him, helped him, and inspired him to live another day. This idea of friendship was seen numerous times throughout the book and essentially saved Junior from being overpowered by