The Absolutely True Diary Of A Part-Time Indian By Sherman Alexie

Ups and down of friendships
Friendships differ from one another. Some never end, lasting eternal and others close during childhood or adulthood, ending a chapter. In the novel of Sherman Alexie, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian observes the life of a teenage boy named Arnold J Sprite, known as Junior. Junior is a Native American who has been through alcohol abuse, poverty and stereotypes. Yet instead of surrendering, the friendship between two childhood friends kept him going. Rowdy and Junior connected by both being on the reservation in Washington, even with having unique personalities, they were strong. Junior went to a new school outside the reservation to improve his education. The relationship broke. This incident strengthened

They were brother-like. They stayed close and spent all their time together because of having alcoholic parents. But sadly, Rowdy’s dad would hit him when drunk. “Rowdy spends most of his time with us. It’s like he’s a family member, an extra brother and son” (Alexie 3). Junior states that Rowdy is like his older brother because Rowdy shields him. Rowdy protected Junior with any types of bullies he had. It didn’t matter if the target was bigger or smaller than him, he would still fight until he broke down. “Rowdy has protected me since we were born” (Alexie 3). Rowdy shows how much he cares for Junior by defending him with anything. When Junior moved to a new school outside the reservation, the relationship got

The surprise death of Junior’s sister was an event that brought Junior and Rowdy together. “He was my best friend, and I needed him…… I looked at Rowdy and he was crying hard now” (Alexie 27). Even with everything they had gotten through of their relationship, they still needed each other because they both lost a sister. After the school year was over, Rowdy went to Junior’s house to play some basketball. This was their first talk in a while. “You want to go one-on-one?” Rowdy asked. “Yeah.” (Alexie 30). In the game they talk about their future and how they will stay in touch. This made them close like brothers, once