In The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie, the main character’s family are very poor. His mother dreamed of being a professor, and his father dreamed of being a musician. Sadly, both of their dreams were never realized because of their poverty. “But we reservation Indians don’t get to realize our dreams. We don’t get those chances. Or choices. We’re just poor.” Many people in history may have had the talent or ability to become famous, but they never could because they didn’t have the money or opportunities. Junior’s family is poor because they live on a reservation and all of their ancestors before them were poor, but Junior believes he can break this pattern. He hopes to become a famous artist, and he thinks that his artistic abilities and perseverance will help him do that. One day, he wants to “get out” of the reservation and live his life without poverty.
I agree with you completely other than the fact that I feel that he appears a bit more hopeless than what you say. He knows the gravity of his situation and how hard it is for him to be anything more than I poor rez boy. I feel like if Mr.P didn't inspire him he would end up like his sister and thats what everybody expects of him
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