In “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian” you see how alcoholism is a big part of the reservation. Most people consume alcohol and it impacts them differently. It is also a big problem in the reservation. Alcoholism is one of the leading causes of deaths in the reservation. Alcoholism is like violence in my community. It causes death, pain, and suffering for many people. Violence can be used by people to heal pain by getting revenge or for whatever reason just like alcohol can be used to heal pain by drinking it so you lose your senses and ability to think. Violence in my neighborhood is often used for revenge but also to cause pain. That is shown by the gangs existent in the neighborhood which makes it difficult for people to come together as a community since it causes many problems in many different ways. Just like alcohol, violence is a leading cause of deaths. Chicago is a city known for violence. Many neighborhoods have lots of violence while others not as much or at all. Violence in my neighborhood causes many deaths no matter what kind it is, whether gang violence, domestic violence, or any others. You hear it on the news, rumours, or even by actual people you know who have experienced, dealt, or is going through violence.
Just like in the book, unless you move somewhere else, things will mainly stay the same and you will have to deal with the issue forever. Change may cause many big changes and sacrifices but sometimes that is needed in order for things to be better. Alcoholism can be like violence as well as many other things in a community.
