Short Story Responses: The Red Convertible, Paul's Case, and The Man Who Was Almost a Man
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This story represents the coming-of-age of two brothers who believe a ôred convertibleö is their answer to the ôAmerican Dream.ö As Lyman tells us, ôThere it was, parked, large as life. Really as if it was aliveö (Erdrich, 1974, p. 475). They enjoy a series of adventures in this car, but after LymanÆs older brother Henry goes off to and returns home from war, the car becomes symbolic of failed dreams and prejudice in American society. HenryÆs belief in society and the American dream end after he returns from the war. Eventually, Lyman and his brother drift apart because, as Lyman tells us, ôàhe was such a loner now that I didnÆt know how to take itö (Erdrich, 1974, p. 4). Chemically addicted, increasingly isolated and in despair that ôcrazy Indiansö have no place in the American dream, Henry ultimately commits suicide. This story demonstrates the difficulty in formin
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