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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian

  • Roger picks on Junior

    Roger comes up to Junior and says a mean joke, which makes Junoir mad. Junior punches Roger in the face and this is the first time he stands up for himself.
  • Roger compliments Junior

    Roger sees Eugene drop Junior off and he said a compliment about Eugene's motorcycle. This is the first time Roger paid respect to Junior.
  • Roger helps Junior out

    After the dance, Roger invited Penelope and Junior to a 24-hour diner. Roger realizes that Junior is poor so he helps him out by giving him $40 to pay for Penelope and his meals.
  • Roger influences Junior to play basketball

    Roger asks Junior if he is any good at basketball and tells him that the team needs "new blood" on the court, meaning that Roger thinks that Junior would be a good addition to the team.