In The Absolutley True Diary Of A Part Time Indian Junior is considered as an outsider in both places because in Reardan he is the only Indian and in Wellpinit he is thought of as a traitor. Junior is thought of as a traitor because he left Wellpinit to go to Reardan. The author suggests this by using the quote “part time Indian”. This book explores many ideas but the main one is how junior is an outsider. In this essay we will explore the theme of junior being an outsider through the stages of his lives. Such as Poverty, Physical defects and much more.

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