The Indian in me Connects to the Indian in You!

We are all inextricably human, mostly, meaning that we are emotional, vibrant, confusing, linked beings who share different aspect of all walks of life. I think authors such as Alexie and Johnson, put forth stories which carry an universal truth and experience within them. “The Absolutely Truth Diary of a Part-Time Indian” offers its readers a metaphysical rope that we are able to tie into our lives and connect with the main character Arnold and move with him throughout his diary. The concept of intertextuality truly applies to this novel. More than influencing or assuming a relationship with another text, the novel influences and creates a relationship with its readers. I believe that another example of intertextuality between text is the idea of this diary. We are reading a novel which is written as a diary, purposely, as well as having verse and vocabulary of diary language interspersed with traditional story telling, all mimicking a true life diary of a teenager or any groups of person. At some points in the books, where he speaks about his parents, and drawing himself split in between, these concerns and soul tugging predicaments are mirror images of my own. Same ideas and influences; relationships are repeated in my past, your past or present and in Arnold’s diary. This novel reminds me that everything is connected and that no man is an island, as well as no book. I have so much to say, but the language is not with me to do my thoughts justice so for now I’ll say, I truly do love this book and am truly glad I have it in my library!