On page 116, Roger explains that Arnold is "Just as racist as everyone else" When Arnold asks for help about his white girlfriend ("How can i get a white girl to love me?"). Do you agree with Roger? how does it make Arnold racist if he treats Penelope as a "bowling trophy"? I agree that Arnold is racist, the first white girl he ever met or talked to, he instantly fell in love with. He is inspired by the new race, and treats them like they are better, as he was told in his household.
Also on page 110 Arnold explains that being with Penelope made him feel "new" as the school and white people felt. how do you think Penelope makes him feel new? Do you think Dawn and Penelope have a close relationship?
Also, when Arnold says on page 112 "We both wanted to fly" What is flying a symbol of? How will Arnold fly? I think Penelope's big "goofy" dreams will have an impact on what Arnold wants to do. Even though Arnold is extremely intelligent I think Penelope will slow him down, since he is so focused on being popular in his Rearden.
I think that Arnold is being somewhat neglectful when he calls Penelope a big "goofy" dreamer because he himself is one. In proportion, Penelope's dreams of travelling the world and leaving Reardan are just as far fetched as Arnold's of Making it out of the rez and being successful in the outside world.
ReplyDeleteOn page 112 when Arnold says, "We both want to fly" that is a symbol of that Penelope and Arnold don't want to live in this mini town forever, and they want to have opportunities to adventure. They don't want to be the "normal" white girl or "normal" Indian, they want to live their dreams. Arnold and Penelope both dream big, and have an imagination that can go anywhere thats that makes them stick together. Do you think Arnold and Penelope will stay with each other for a long time?
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