The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

The novel, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian the main character Junior has many character traits. A character trait I chose to focus on is depressed. In the beginning Junior becomes depressed when he loses his best friend because he starts going to a different school, “I stayed on the ground for a long time after Rowdy walked away. I stupidly hoped that time would stand still. But I had to stand eventually, and when I did, I knew that my best friend had become my worst enemy”…

In the novel The Absolutely True Diary Of A Part Time Indian a boy named Arnold who is living on a indian reservation with lots of poor, lazy, alcoholics seems to be the only one on the reservation that doesn't drink. Most people in his situation might act like that or lose all hope but somehow, Arnold does not. Arnold stays hopeful throughout the novel. There are times during the book where arnold feels like giving up but, but he never does. There are so many deaths and problems he faced that…

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman is an anecdotal novel that was both clever and diverting. The fundamental character, Arnold Spirit Jr, is an Indian kid experiencing the delayed consequences of Hydrocephalus. He lives on a destitution stricken Indian hold, home to drunks, addicts and abusers. Because of his therapeutic conditions he experiences various physical disfigurements that make him a prime focus for badgering. In any case, those are the slightest of his issues.…

afraid of change are a few themes demonstrated in The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. Perhaps the most prominent theme derived from the novel is defying the odds, or in other words rising above the expectations of others. Junior Spirit exemplifies this theme throughout the entirety of the book. As Junior is an Indian, he almost expects that he will never leave the reservation, become an alcoholic, and live in poverty like the other Indians on the reservation—only if he sits around…

¬ The words “disgusted” and “heartbroken” describe my reactions to the destructive nature of poverty concerning young people. This aspect is discussed in the novel, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. My reactions include disgust because I did not expect Native Americans to live in absolute poverty and heartbrokenness because they continue to live in squalor while attempting to survive in it. These reactions arose as I read, “It sucks to be poor, and it…

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian When reading The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian readers may come to the conclusion, that Mr. P. was right in the assertion that Junior must leave the reservation forever in order to become a success. Though I agree that Junior needed to leave the reservation to find success in traditional education, Junior can find a different kind of personal growth and success through the people and culture on the reservation. Junior’s academic…

because you are different? In the Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie, Junior, a mentally handicapped and Native American student, is often bullied. Although stereotyped and made fun of, both for his race and his brain disability, Junior’s friends help get him through these hard times. His friends have helped him persevere in spite bullying, death of loved ones, and have stood by his side even through their fights. Friends are essential in times of need to help cope…

Sherman Alexie’s The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian touches on many issues faced by many modern-day Native Americans throughout their lives, one such issue being poverty, which appears to be present in most Indian families. The sort of poverty that plagues the Spokane reservation is the same kind that has plagued Native Americans for generations. One possible root cause for the situation would be that the current natives on the reservation see that their parents couldn’t do anything…

with an example and wisdom as you mature into adulthood. These people help you transform from a child to an adult. A lot of the time this person is a family member or an adult that you look up to. It can also just be a friend that grows up with you. These people provide a support system and assist you in your journey. In the novel, Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, by Sherman Alexie, Junior matures with the help of his grandmother's wisdom, Mr. P’s ideas and his coach's encouragement.…

Define Racism: the belief that all members of each race possess characteristics or abilities specific to that race, especially so as to distinguish it as inferior or superior to another race or races. In The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie, Junior, an indian boy, misunderstands the idea of racism and discrimination. His new experiences at Reardan guide him to understanding how racism affects the world. Throughout the novel Junior realizes that racism is…