The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

English-161 Dr.Rossi 12/5/2016 Novel Recommendation Argument I would recommend The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian to other International students because we can learn their history, culture, lives, and others. I participated in Oneida fall field trip at Oneida National Museum last month, and I learned a lot of knowledge about American Indian with all international students. The tour guide explained about American Indian tribe to us. We visited a longhouse in the museum and had a…

In the novel Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, author Sherman Alexie introduces the reader to Junior, a poor Native American teenager who leaves his reservation to attend nearby white school. Throughout his journey, Junior learns many lessons about life such having hope, accepting others, and friendships. The lessons Junior learns throughout the story changes from having low self - esteem to being more confident about himself and his surroundings. The first life lessons that…

A brief description of Sherman Alexie’s book The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian can be presented as a typical young adult story. It tells readers about Arnold Spirit Jr. a gifted boy born and raised in an Indian reservation, possessed by the dream of becoming an artist, one day challenges the system and enters Reardan High School - a better school for white students. Despite the traditional for such genre set of plot moves, such as first love, the first fight, first complexes, the…

Friendship is a pretty important part of your life. Some friendships can be good, and some can be bad. In the book “The absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian.” Sherman Alexie tell that Junior and Rowdy have a good friendship throughout the book. Junior and Rowdy have always been there for each other, made each other happy, and made lots of memories. One Reason Junior and Rowdy have a good friendship is because Junior and Rowdy are always there for each other. One example of this is when:…

Living on the Reservation: How It Frames Your Future and Sets a Certain Limitations for Your Dreams and Goals The novel, “ The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time” by Sherman Alexie, is a very inspirational book because it teaches the reader about hope, perseverance, not letting the community you live in define who you are as a person, and not letting your living conditions set a certain limitations for your goals and plans for the future. While reading the book one learns about how…

Being in high school is hard, but trying to figure out who to become is even worse. In the book, The Absolutely True Diary of A Part Time Indian by Sherman Alexie, Junior discovers his identity by pushing through hard times. While finding his identity Junior has to learn to deal with addiction, poverty, and overcoming stereotypes. However, after his battle in high school he becomes the man he wants to be. Being an addicted can cause many problems to oneself and the surrounding people. One…

The book I chose to read this week is The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. I was hooked from the beginning; finding it an interesting and entertaining read. Not knowing anything about it at the start, I was surprised by a number of elements. I knew it was going to be about a Native American, but I wasn’t expecting there to be any illustrations. They reminded me of a more mature version of the illustrations in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series; I liked Forney’s style even more so. I was…

Twenty two percent of Indians in America are poor, this including junior. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian, by Sherman Alexie, dealt with very difficult subjects that schools don’t usually address, in which the main character, Junior, suffered. Somehow Junior manages to stay positive through his tough times. In this book, you’ll discover Junior’s journey, as a poor Indian living on the reservation. Living life on the reservation but going to school in Reardon must be very hard for…

In the book The Absolutely True Diary Of A Part-Time Indian the characters develop in many ways. During Junior's adventures he encounters many changes and finds the people who are there for him. The novel shows that good friends should always be honest through the interactions that Junior, his friends and family have through the story. Junior has helped people with their problems and in turn, they grew closer together. On page 52 Junior is leaving the reservation and Rowdy -- he doesn’t say…

In The Absolutely True Diary of a Part -Time Indian, Sherman Alexie creates a text that easily explains Alexie’s own experiences. The use of images, the development of his protagonist’s friendships, and the depiction of tragic events all develop the identification of Arnold Spirit, in a unique and accessible manner. The style used by Alexie is used to brighten up the life of Arnold, and happenings that revolve around his community. Imagery helps us create an interpretation of how we should…