Alexie had to withstand bullying, poverty, and racism. Some of us haven't even had to deal with one of those terrible things. At this point in the book Junior has moved schools to Rierdan searching for a better education and is having a conversation with the school bully Roger,”’Hey, Chief you wanna hear a joke? Did you know that Indians are living proof that niggers fuck buffalo.’” (p.65) Junior persevered past that comment by punching Rodger in the face. He earned Rodgers respect. Most people would walk away crying but not Junior. He stood his ground. He withstood anything thrown his way and now he’s a successful
Alexie had to withstand bullying, poverty, and racism. Some of us haven't even had to deal with one of those terrible things. At this point in the book Junior has moved schools to Rierdan searching for a better education and is having a conversation with the school bully Roger,”’Hey, Chief you wanna hear a joke? Did you know that Indians are living proof that niggers fuck buffalo.’” (p.65) Junior persevered past that comment by punching Rodger in the face. He earned Rodgers respect. Most people would walk away crying but not Junior. He stood his ground. He withstood anything thrown his way and now he’s a successful