Thursday, March 3, 2011
Absolutely True Diary
The main character Arnold/Junior talks openly about Indian Reservations, at one point he even calls them "Death Camps". He also talks in depth about life on a Reservation and Native American beliefs and rules. How as this the book changed your views about Indian Reservations and Native Americans? Do you think the descriptions were accurate?
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I do not know that it has changed my perceptions about reservations but actually validated some of my thoughts on the matter. I spent my summers growing up in a small town in Northern WI with a nearby reservation. I think the entire concept is a travesty. Our government purposefully segregates and isolates Native Americans from mainstream society. Where else in modern culture would this be considered acceptable today?
ReplyDeleteI guess I have not had much exposure to Indian reservations to say that my views are altered. I have learned in school about alcoholism being a big issue on reservations. This is certainly expressed as true through this novel. I think Emily brings up a good point about how the government purposefully is segregating these people. This is true. It is my understanding that when you enter an Indian reservation, it is like entering a whole different world. With all of the services available today, this should not be the case.
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