To me, Junior represents a diamond in the rough. Though he has a brain disease and comes off as strange, I think he has many special qualities and talents. He is very smart and seems kind, caring, and compassionate. Junior has faced more hardships than the average person. For example, his father along with many people he knows are alcoholics. These hardships result in Junior coming off as strange to others.
Deep down, Junior is trying to find his way. Though, this is hard for him at Reardan because he does not have the same opportunities as his classmates. They will all be attending college and have lots of money to spare, whereas he sometimes has to walk home from school for over 20 miles because there is not enough money for gas. I think once people get to know Junior, they will become fast friends. I also think that once people realize that skin is just a color and has no impact on personality, Junior's white classmates will see that an Indian is still a person.
I think once his classmates get used to Junior they will become friends with him. It's so sad that Junior does not have the same opportunities as his white classmates.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great metaphor that you put in there. This is a great post and you have good descriptions.
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