I wasn't just defending myself. I was defending Indians, black people, and buffalo.
Sherman AlexieSharing dark skin doesn't necessarily make two men brothers
Sherman AlexieYou should approach each book -- you should approach life -- with the real possibility that you might get a metaphorical boner at any point.
Sherman AlexieI've learned that the worst thing a parent can do is ignore their children
Sherman AlexieWho cares if a man wants to marry another man? All i want to know is who's going to ick up all the dirty socks?
Sherman AlexieOne play can change your momentum forever.
Sherman AlexieThe people at home,” I said. “A lot of them call me an apple.”
Do they think you’re a fruit or something?” he asked.
No, no,” I said. “They call me an apple because they think I’m red on the outside and white on the inside.”
Ah, so they think you’re a traitor.”
Yep.”
Well, life is a constant struggle between being an individual and being a member of the community.”
Can you believe there is a kid who talks like that? Like he’s already a college professor impressed with the sound of his own voice?
Gordy,” I said. “I don’t understand what you’re trying to say to me.”
Well, in the early days of humans, the community was our only protection against predators, and against starvation. We survived because we trusted one another.”
So?”
So, back in the day, weird people threatened the strength of the tribe. If you weren’t good for making food, shelter, or babies, then you were tossed out on your own.”
But we’re not primitive like that anymore.”
Oh, yes, we are. Weird people still get banished.”
You mean weird people like me,” I said.
And me,” Gordy said.
All right, then,” I said. “So we have a tribe of two.”
I had the sudden urge to hug Gordy, and he had the sudden urge to prevent me from hugging him.
Don’t get sentimental,” he said.
Yep, even the weird boys are afraid of their emotions.
Estranged from the tribe that gives no protection,
What happens to the soul that hates its reflection?
(Marie)...It's not like we're planning a rebellion. We're just putting food in our cupboards. If eating is rebellious, then I guess we're the biggest rebels out there. Indians are just plain hungry. Not for power. Not for money. For food, for breakfast, lunch, and dinner..."
(Dr. Mather) "There you go again, creating an antagonisitc situation. Don't you understand what I'm trying to teach? I'm trying to present a positive portrait of Indian peoples, of your people. Of you. I simply cannot do that if you insist on this kind of confrontational relationship...
Listen" said Mather. "I understand what you're going through, I really do. An Indian woman in college. I understand. I'm a Marxist."
Really," said Marie. "I'm a Libra.
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