English Notes
October 13, 2015
How do community expectations shape Junior/Arnold’s character?
Choose one of the following prompts to address in a formal paragraph. It will count as a double
homework grade.
Topic Sentence
Evidence—quotes “--------------------“ (Alexie 34).
Choose 1:
How is Junior influenced by the Spokane Tribe?
How does the community in Reardan influence Junior?
How do expectations in Reardan contribute to Junior’s transformation as a character?
How do expectations on the Reservation contribute to Junior’s transformation as a character?
Quotes to add to your charts:
Expectations in Reardan:
“You can do it…Do you understand how amazing it is to hear that from an adult? (189).
“The power of expectations” (180).
Expectations on the Rez and for Indians:
“Some Indians think you become white if you try to make your life better, if you become successful”
(131).
“We know each other. Everybody knows everybody” ( 153).
Unsuccessful, a failure
Interconnectedness, part of a community
Gambling, depressed, alcoholic—stereotypes