Interpret/explain/explore the context and significance of the last line of the book (230).
On page 230 of The Absolutely True Diary Of A Part-Time Indian, the last line of the book is "We Didn't keep score." I think this symbolizes that no matter where Rowdy and Junior may be in the world, they will always be best friends and stay connected despite the fights between them because their friendship will be going forever. This also shows that both of them want to be friends. On page 228, Junior says, "I thought you hated me." My interpretation on this line is that both of them will be friends even if they think differently about each other. On page 183, Junior says,"I was playing to beat rowdy. Yep, I wanted to embarrass my best friend." In this case Junior thinks pessimistically about Rowdy and basically wants to kick is butt. He is enraged at this moment but he doesn't realize that he and Rowdy will still remain best friends. I also think when it says "we didn't keep score," that both of them didn't really care much about competition right now. Both of them just want each others company at this moment because it may not happen again. On page 229, Rowdy says, "I always knew you were going to leave. I always knew you were going to leave us behind and travel the world." Rowdy seems to have gotten rid of his anger and he is beginning to understand the reason for Junior's change in schools. Rowdy knows these moment might not come again but he will always stay in touch with Junior. We didn't keep score represents going on and on and Junior and Rowdy's lives will continue to go on and on but the bond between them will not break. Based on the book and Rowdy, do you think Junior will leave the reservation completely? Do you think the rivalry and competition between Junior and Rowdy is what has kept them together? Do you think Rowdy has gained any hope by Junior? Why or why not?
I believe that the rivalry and competition between Junior and Rowdy has kept there friendship alive. I think the rivalry and competition between their relationship gives both of them a common enjoyment. Living in a poor community on the reservation, having fun is hard to find. However both Junior and Rowdy love the sport of basketball, athletics is a great way to get from there poor communities.
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I think the last line is really important because it shows how they can put aside their competitiveness and just have fun like friends unlike the big basketball game at school. I agree with Mehdi that their rivalry and competition between each other keeps them friends because I think they enjoy playing around with eachother that way and it is something that they have in common.
ReplyDeleteDo you think that Junior is making up for the school game by not keeping score? Do you think Rowdy has fully forgiven Junior or does he just want to be friends again?