The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

The story opens with a Western Montana where the family lives at the junction of the great rivers (Maclean 36). The speaker says that, in their family, there was no difference between religion and fly-fishing. The description brings out the religious atmosphere tied to the life of Jesus Christ during…

This is a story by Sherman Alexie. It is narrated by Junior (Arnold Spirit Jr.) who speaks of his early life and his struggles with hydrocephalus. His best friend is called Rowdy. Rowdy always protects him but is very violent. Junior is a budding artist and uses his art to…