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Lesson 14: Analyzing changes in perspective

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"Ever since I've been at Reardan, and seen how great parents do their
great parenting, I realize that my folks are pretty good. Sure, my dad has a
drinking problem and my mom can be a little eccentric, but they make
sacrifices for me. They worry about me. They talk to me. And best of all,
they listen to me" (153).

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"I've learned that white people, especially fathers, are good at hiding in
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plain sight.
graded from 0-5.
I mean, yeah, my dad would sometimes go on a drinking binge and be
gone for a week, but those white dads can completely disappear without ever leaving the room" (153).
What stereotypes do people often have about parents with drinking problems?
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How do Junior's parents make us rethink stereotypes about parents with drinking problems?
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How does Junior's comparison between his father and white fathers make us rethink the idea that
Reardan is better than the reservation?
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"My grandmother's greatest gift was tolerance" (155).

Why might Junior value tolerance so much at this point in his life?
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"My grandmother's last act on earth was a call for forgiveness, love, and tolerance.
She wanted us to forgive Gerald, the dumb-ass Spokane Indian alcoholic who ran her over and killer her.
I think my dad wanted to go find Gerald and beat him to death.
I think my mother would have helped him.
I think I would have helped him.
But my grandmother wanted us to forgive her murderer" (157).
Describe how Junior's attitude toward alcoholism changes from the beginning of the chapter to the end of
the chapter. Answer in two paragraphs, and use several pieces of evidence (you may use the quotes from
this sheet)
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