The Question and Answer section for The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian is a great resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
Really, the poverty and helplessness of the reserve doesn't let them achieve anything. They have to leave the reserve but the reserve is the only thing they know.
1) blackjack dealer
2) paper route
3) mowing lawns
Mr. P makes this comment because he not only blames himself for the condition of his students.... he puts them equally at blame for how they treat each other..... and for giving up.
"You were right to throw that book at me. I deserved to get...
