Reading Response

     The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, is a very interesting book. In the beginning of the book, Junior and Rowdy's friendship was well known. Though when Junior had decided to leave the rez and go to another school, that friendship was gone. At Juniors new school he began, a new yet different friendship had sprouted with another boy, Gordy. What I realized while reading the book was how these two friends are majorly different. Rowdy's friendship with Junior, is a toxic yet strong friendship. Rowdy protects Junior from all the bullies on the rez. Though when Junior decided to leave to go to Reardan, the friendship became toxic. Rowdy became aggressive and even violent.
      The friendship between Gordy and Junior is an encouraging one. What I meant by that is, Gordy encourages Junior to keep his hopes up by learning more. On Page 97, Junior stated: "Okay, so it's like each of these books is a mystery. Every book is a mystery. And if you read all the books ever written, it's like you've read one giant mystery. And no matter how much you've learned, you just keep on learning there is so much you need to learn." This thought that Junior had said, was emboldened by Gordy. Gordy's personality helped made Junior's hopes more vivid. These two friends are different and unique. Each show different characteristics and dimensions to how one person can affect, just one friendship.

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