Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian reading response

     A lot has happened in Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian up to page 53. I kinda feel bad for Arnold because he is trapped in the reservation with people who had given up on life and he only has one friend. Arnold like to draw because he feels that the whole world can understand the message he is trying to portray, but with writings, you have to know the language to understand the meaning. Arnold's family pet(Oscar) was shot by his father because they could not afford the medicine to cure the dog. From Arnold having Hydrocephalus to his dog being shot, the first two chapter are pretty depressing and sad. The readers build empathy for Arnold because of his sad, harsh and cruel life in the rez. 

     I think the most important part of the book so far is when Arnold and Mr. P sit down and have a talk. Arnold throws a book at Mr. P because he is mad that the book was the same book that his mom used in school. That is how sad and depressing the rez is because the rez teaches the people the same material every year. Mr. P talks to Arnold about leaving the rez because Arnold is always fighting for a better life and the rest of the people in the rez has given up. I like this book so far and it goes fast when I read it. The book has some funny jokes too, which make it funny to read. Hopefully the book will not be as depressing later on.