Junior confronts his own biases and prejudices from "summary" of The absolutely true diary of a part-time Indian by Sherman Alexie
Junior's journey in the book is marked by his growing awareness of his own biases and prejudices. He begins to confront these deeply ingrained beliefs as he navigates the complexities of living in two different worlds. As a Native American attending a predominantly white school, Junior is constantly faced with stereotypes and discrimination. He realizes that he, too, has internalized some of these prejudices, particularly towards his own community. Junior's realization comes to a head when he attends a powwow and is confronted by his own feelings of shame and embarrassment. He starts to question why he has been so quick to judge others and begins to see the humanity in everyone around him. This process of self-reflection is not easy for Junior. He struggles with feelin...
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