Name at least 3 mentors in Junior's life. Tell who they are and why they are important to him. Also explain how they help (or mentor) Junior in his journey.
-In The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, the three mentors in Junior's life are Oscar the dog, Mr. P, and Junior's sister Mary. Even though Oscar wasn't involved in the story very long, I think he still had a big impact on Junior's life. When Junior's father had to relieve Oscar of his suffering, Junior did not agree with it at all and didn't think that it was fair, just because his family didn't have enough money to take Oscar to the vet. Junior doesn't want to have to live life like that, and feel guilty because of his families poverty. Oscar was always there for Junior not matter what and never judged him. Oscar was Junior's best buddy over anyone else in Junior's life. And he wanted so badly to take save Oscar, but had no control over it. Mr. P is another mentor for Junior because he was the one that pushed Junior into leaving the reservation and telling him that he is better than what he thinks of himself. Without Mr. P, Junior would have never gone to Reardan. Junior's sister is also a mentor to Junior. Living her whole life in the basement then getting married and moving out of state showed Junior that she was living out her dream of a romance novel, and that Junior can live out his dream as well. These 3 mentors remind Junior that he can succeed and can conquer anything he wants in his journey.
Interesting that you picked Oscar as one of these. I agree, pets can teach you a lot about life.
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