One of Junior’s many traits is perseverance. Junior is depicted as perseverant when he heads to Reardan, a “white” school unlike his school, Wellpinit. He goes to Reardan even though he knows his tribe and his best friend, …show more content…
This is apparent when Junior finds out Penelope is bulimic. Her loves her anyway and continues by offering his support to her. On page 112 it says, “I think it’s way cool that you want to travel the world. But you won’t even make it halfway if you don’t eat enough.” Junior is caring and puts his best intentions towards the people he loves. This is shown by the quote on page 112. He loves them and does his best to protect him. He also shows his sensitivity when after everything they have been through, Junior still misses Rowdy. “But I missed Rowdy. I kept looking at the door. For the last 10 years, he’d always come over to the house to have a pumpkin-pie eating contest with me. I missed him.” (102) This shows that Junior is willing to let go of a grudge for the people he loves. He is eager to forget the past if he has to. Clearly, Junior is sensitive in many ways. He is a loving, caring person that is ready to make sacrifices for those he cares