The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

What chapters sparked the most emotion? Explain

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

Asked by
Last updated by Aslan
Answers 1
Add Yours

This is really asking for your opinion rather than mine. Personally, I like the last chapter for emotional effect. Rowdy knocks on Junior’s door and says that the only reason he has come over is because he is bored. Junior tries to convince Rowdy to transfer to Reardan. Rowdy rejects Junior’s suggestions. He knows that he will live and die on the reservation, but he refers to Junior as “nomadic” (229). He makes Junior promise to send him postcards when he travels the world. The two boys then go outside and play one-on-one basketball for hours. They don't keep score. We see a sense of maturity has come to both of the boys as well as a sense of love, regret, and reality. Rowdy will stay on the reserve and Junior will go on to bigger things: that is life.