Junior faces struggles on the reservation from "summary" of The absolutely true diary of a part-time Indian by Sherman Alexie
Junior, the main character in the story, grapples with numerous challenges while living on the reservation. As a young boy trying to navigate through the complexities of reservation life, Junior faces a multitude of obstacles that test his resilience and determination. From poverty to alcoholism to violence, Junior encounters struggles that are deeply ingrained in the fabric of his community. One of the most prominent struggles Junior faces on the reservation is the lack of opportunities for personal and academic growth. The schools on the reservation are underfunded and ill-equipped to provide students like Junior with a quality education. Despite his intelligence and potential, Junior is held back by the limitations of his environment, making it difficult for him to break free from the cycle of poverty and despair that plagues his community. In addition to the lack of educational resources, Junior also grapples with the pervasive presence of alcoholism on the reservation. Many adults in Junior's life, including his parents and friends, struggle with alcohol ad...
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