Analysis of The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian

Although the poor feel inferior about their state, the affluent do not enjoy real happiness because of their supposed privilege. Both classes rely on others for comfort and warmth to obtain happiness. Body Arnold admits that there are many challenges of being poor. However, the situation among the whites does not seem any better when there is consideration of the state of happiness. Although Indians living on the reservation are poor, Arnold can still afford to say, “the reservation is beautiful. Penelope talks about the loneliness of her life, further adding weight to the argument that wealth is not happiness. The girl fears many things, yet people do not expect that because of her intelligence and beauty. The rich families in Reardon suffer from isolation since many people do not consider emotional support to be a necessity.