Summary Of Superman And Me By Sherman Alexie

Knowledge is power. For Sherman Alexie learning to read gave him the power to rise above the stereotype for native americans. In his essay, “Superman and Me”, Alexie reveals the story of how against all odds, he learned to read, and how it changed his life. He builds a persuasive argument by proving his credibility as an impoverished child and the use of strong emotional appeals to convince the reader on the importance of the difference an education can make in someone’s life. In his short story, Alexie begins by describing one of the most significant moments in his life. When he learned to read. He goes on to illustrate the poverty-stricken childhood he had with “irregular paychecks, hope, fear, and government surplus food.’’(1) His heartbreaking