The novel “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian”, written by Sherman Alexie and published in 2009 by Klett, is about Arnold Spirit, who suffers because of his physical problems and who tries to change his life by changing schools.

At the beginning of the chapter “Red Versus White”,  Arnold mentions that his reader probably thinks he is fallen in love with white people. Still, he tells us that this is not true. He loves his sister, who sends him postcards and has made a New Year’s resolution to finish her book, which is about hope,  by the summer. He is glad, that his sister is happy and tries to realise her dreams. And he loves his parents, because, though they may have their flaws, they talk to him and listen to his problems. Furthermore, Arnold gives us his opinion about white families and the white community in Reardan. He marvels at how people can live inReardan and still be strangers. Indian families are so close and know everything about each other – even their shoe size. But even if Arnold criticizes the white community, he is realistic. He still knows thatliving in Reardan is better than Wellpinit. He tells us about what he thinks is the best thing about Wellpinit: his grandmother, who is really tolerant. She is accepting everyone, even homeless and discouraged gay. Also, all the Indians at the powwow knows her. Unfortunately, she has recently passed away. She was struck and killed by a drunk driver and the last thing she said was “forgive him” – meaning, forgive the drunk driver who killed her. So Arnold forgives Gerald, the Indian who struck her with his car and who got sent to prison for eighteeen months. At the end of the chapter,  Arnold laments his  grandmother’s death, especially since she didn’t even drink alcohol.

I am sorry for uploading it that late, but our internet didn’t work properly at the weekend.