Challenges for Indians in the modern day from The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time IndianHST 096 1st Edition Lecture 23Outline of Last Lecture Key Terms: Spokane Indian Reservation, Grand Coolee Dam, Midnite Mine, and Sherman AlexieMassell started by saying: “I want to use this class to prep you for the discussion on Thurday.” Outline of Current Lecture Sherman Alexie group discussion and paper reviewCurrent LectureChallenges for Indians in the modern day from The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian- Alcoholism - Poverty- Sub-par education- Hopelessness/isolation- Loss of self identity- Violence- Death- Accusations of Uncle Tom like actions (stigma of success)What is positive for the people on the Spokane Indian reservation- Unique environment- More motivation (possibly easier to shine)- Very joyful group of people- There is a connectedness unlike in the white town- Reardon is a chilly townDances With Wolves + True DiarySame-- Entering into a different society- Both are rejected by their original societyThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.Differences-- Violence- Perspective- Time period- Grittier life with Diary, Dances is a romanticized realityTrue Diary, Choc Indian Fair, Fast Runner- Notes—They are all based on Indian perspectives and Lens (not based on white
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