for The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-TI -S. Alexie Alexie (2007) chapters Don't trust your computer, Reindeer games. and Red versus White ..
what were 3 plot points and 3 key qutotations?
Plot Points:
1. In "Don't trust your computer", Junior begs his parents for a computer so he can keep in touch with his white classmates, but his parents can't afford one. Junior's father then suggests that Junior use the tribal computer at the school, but Junior is hesitant because he knows it's outdated and unreliable.
2. In "Reindeer games", Junior attends a Christmas party at the church where he encounters his bully, Roger. Roger challenges Junior to a game of basketball, with the stakes being Junior's potential acceptance into the school basketball team. Despite being smaller and weaker, Junior wins the game and gains the respect of his peers.
3. In "Red versus White", Junior's cartoonish drawings spark controversy at school, leading to a heated discussion about racism and cultural appropriation. Junior is forced to confront the ignorance and racism of his classmates and takes a stand for his Native American heritage.
Key Quotations:
1. "You ought to be ashamed of yourself, the way you treat Junior. He's finally decided to stand up for himself, to show some pride, and you're still trying to keep him down." - Junior's father, expressing his disappointment in the treatment of Junior by his classmates.
2. "I gotta go to Reardan, Dad. I gotta think about my future. Don't you want me to be somebody?" - Junior, pleading with his father to let him transfer to the white school for better opportunities.
3. "I would always be an Indian in one place and nobody at the other" - Junior, reflecting on his struggle to fit in and find his identity in a world where he is judged and marginalized for his heritage.