1 THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIAN
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian novel by Sherman Alexie which
explores the grim and troubled life of young child of fourteen years old Arnold Spirit Junior,
suffering from hydrocephalus. The novels is considered as a semi autobiography of the author
who records a detailed life span of from early turbulent childhood days till his adolescent
experiences of the tragedies he faced. The story is portrayed in an episodic style where his life
runs through a chain of tragic events right from the very beginning where his deprived
physicality makes him a victim in almost every avenues of life. Born to a poor family and an
alcoholic father, he grows up seeing an underprivileged lifestyle. At the dawn of the incident of
using the same text book which was used by his mother, extracts a violent behavior from him as
he threw the textbook which hurts his professor. His companion Rowdy seems a moral support
for him despite his intimidating role which he plays in his life. Outraged by the facets of
reservation, he was transferred from Wellpint to Reardan high school, when the attacked
professor convinces his parents for transfer sensing his precocious talent. This led to wide gap
between the two companions, when Arnold parted for a better school in Reardan. Moving to the
new school and closely observing his crush, Penelope and study partner, Gordy, he realizes the
cold white culture and strength of the distinct bond of his family. When Roger, his peer in school
insults him for his reservation background, he punches his face, which makes his peers more
respectful towards him contrary to his expectations. His popularity also increases among the girls
due to his familiarity with Penelope. His expedition to the basketball venture, bring him to
confront is childhood friend, Rowdy, who is now the basketball star of his former school,
Wellpint. Junior realizes the anguish of the reservation people for his transfer on the very first
match of the basketball court when he is insulted again. Junior also had suffer from injuries after
the match when Rowdy attacked him. Junior is also praised for his commitment and dedication

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