Where They're from

These are the characters from my book and why they are leaders. Mary is a leader in her own way, because she leaves the reservation. By leaving the reservation she inspires Junior to do the same.

Where I’m from

Mary

I'm from the hot and dusty Spokane Indian reservation

From dreams of a better life

Dreams of breaking free

From giver-uppers and traditionalists

From dreamers

I am from my writing

I am from keeping my passion a secret

From hiding my books under my mattress when ever someone walks by

From the basement which I spend most of my time

I am from my parents worrying about me

Breaking traditions

From losing hope on dreams

From being spontaneous and following what little happiness I've found

I am from out dated textbooks

From being thought of as a giver-upper

I am from following what will make me happy

I am from strength and perseverance

From growing poor and never knowing anything else

From wasted potential

I am from the nickname “Mary runs away”

From running away

Running to a better place

Rowdy is a leader in the sense of basketball, he leads his team very well. He is also a leader in the way that he inspires Junior to be tougher. He perseveres through abuse and many other things, and inspires others to do the same.

Where I'm from

Rowdy

I am from anger, and violence

From coming home to abuse

Coming home to a drunk and disappointing father

I am from being the protector of my best friend

From laughing at his amazing comics

From shooting hoops

And climbing the biggest tree on the reservation

I am from hiding my many emotions

From channeling all emotions into one emotion

Anger

I am from learning to fight and protect myself at a young age

From being hardened by life's challenges

I am from the unspoken rules of the reservation

From punching the rain

I am from knowing I will never go anywhere

From Junior always being better at school than me