Analysis Of Reardan By Arnold
My claim asserts that Arnold has experienced overwhelming positive changes. Junior’s journey had lots of ups and downs that made him realize a lot of things about life because of the conflicts he faced.
Junior has become more mature throughout the story. At first, Junior feared white people and disliked them because of the way they treat the Indians differently. For an example, on page 2 says “ I had to have all ten extra teeth pulled out in one day..our white dentist think that Indians only felt half as much pain as white people did.” Junior felt that as an Indian, he had to suffer in order to receive proper health care. Jr. thought the dentist did not think that Indians experienced pain the way white people did. Throughout the story, …show more content…
Back in Wellpinit, he had no confidence because he would constantly get beat up and get picked on for his unique appearance. Since he didn't had any friends, nobody would praise him or motivate him. But in Reardon, it is the opposite. People appreciate his personality and his positive attitudes. Although Junior’s appearance and race is mainly different from the others, the people does not physically harm him. All of these positive acts from the people in Reardan with his great determination makes him fearless. On page 189 says, “ You can do it, coach said. I can do it. You can do it. I can do it. Do you understand how amazing it is to hear that from an adult.” Junior hearing those words makes him really rose up for the game. Junior’s moment feels like he can accomplish anything as long as he has confidence in …show more content…
Page 217 says, “ We Indians know how to celebrate with our dead. And I felt okay. In the middle of a crazy and drunk life, you have to hang on to the good and sober moments tightly.” Junior is slowly healing his emotions with his parents on Mary’s death. Junior and his family are so powerful together that they are able to heal one another and teach one another about acceptance, coping with death and overcoming the odds. With the help of Junior’s parents comfort and the sympathy his classmates have for him, he is able to stay emotionally strong and fight out the negative thoughts and the feeling of encouragement to keep on going with life. He’ve also found his
Junior has become more mature throughout the story. At first, Junior feared white people and disliked them because of the way they treat the Indians differently. For an example, on page 2 says “ I had to have all ten extra teeth pulled out in one day..our white dentist think that Indians only felt half as much pain as white people did.” Junior felt that as an Indian, he had to suffer in order to receive proper health care. Jr. thought the dentist did not think that Indians experienced pain the way white people did. Throughout the story, …show more content…
Back in Wellpinit, he had no confidence because he would constantly get beat up and get picked on for his unique appearance. Since he didn't had any friends, nobody would praise him or motivate him. But in Reardon, it is the opposite. People appreciate his personality and his positive attitudes. Although Junior’s appearance and race is mainly different from the others, the people does not physically harm him. All of these positive acts from the people in Reardan with his great determination makes him fearless. On page 189 says, “ You can do it, coach said. I can do it. You can do it. I can do it. Do you understand how amazing it is to hear that from an adult.” Junior hearing those words makes him really rose up for the game. Junior’s moment feels like he can accomplish anything as long as he has confidence in …show more content…
Page 217 says, “ We Indians know how to celebrate with our dead. And I felt okay. In the middle of a crazy and drunk life, you have to hang on to the good and sober moments tightly.” Junior is slowly healing his emotions with his parents on Mary’s death. Junior and his family are so powerful together that they are able to heal one another and teach one another about acceptance, coping with death and overcoming the odds. With the help of Junior’s parents comfort and the sympathy his classmates have for him, he is able to stay emotionally strong and fight out the negative thoughts and the feeling of encouragement to keep on going with life. He’ve also found his