Anrold from the novel "the absolute true story diary of a part time indian" what is his context
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Arnold Spirit, Jr. (Junior) is the protagonist and narrator of the novel "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie. He is a young Native American boy, born and raised on the Spokane Indian Reservation in Washington state. Arnold is characterized as determined and ambitious, and he struggles to find his own identity and purpose amidst the poverty, alcoholism, and loss prevalent on the reservation. Arnold decides to leave his high school on the reservation to attend an all-white school in a nearby town, where he hopes to escape the cycle of poverty and pursue his dreams. Through his diary, Arnold shares his experiences and explores themes of cultural identity, friendship, racism, and the pursuit of self-acceptance and self-discovery.