The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (124-150)

Summary         
         It is not a surprise, but Junior is suspended when, in a rage at realizing his geometry book is over thirty years older than he is, he throws the book and hits his teacher in the face. While he is serving his suspension, Mr. P comes to visit him at home. He says that his sister Mary was a bright shinning star. He says that Junior deserves better than the reservation. The only way that he can get a better life is if he leaves the reservation. M. P tells Junior that he, like his sister, is "a bright and shining star...the smartest kid in the school". He says that Junior deserves better than what Indians on the reservation are allowed, and that the only way he will find a better life is if he leaves the reservation.  Mr. P tells Junior that the only thing reservation kids are being taught is "to give up"; his friend Rowdy has already given up, and that's why he's so mean.

Quote
          "go somewhere where other people have hope" (Alexie 125).

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          I do find this quote true in many cases. One of these cases, and most important, is in school. I find it important because ones success is based upon their learning enviroment. Suppose you were to have a teacher that sat throughout the whole class day. If asked what the lesson is and they tell you, "what does it matter? You wil fail anyways". There is nothing you can do about it and your mindset will permenatly be set that way. However if you were to have a teacher that is involved in class an makes sure you are also proactive, then you really beluiave thst you will be able to do it.