Red convertible

Red convertible

In this essay I will compare the different types of relationships that occur within several short stories.   I will also explain how each person was effected by these relationships, and the outcome that results.
The short story titled, The Red Convertible, involve an interesting character Henry and his brother, Lyman, who were raised on an Indian Reservation.   As their personalities mature it becomes apparent that some of their beliefs and practices differ from those of the majority in society.   Henry and his brother grow up with a dream and goal of one day purchasing a red convertible of their own.   The author goes into detail explaining how the brothers attained the money needed to purchase the car.   Henry had his share of the money, but Lyman was forced to work several jobs in order to provide the rest of the money needed.
The two brothers were finally able to buy the convertible they had always wanted, and this was the point in their life that they really connected with each other.   To these boys the car was not just a method of transportation, but a symbol of freedom.   “Some people hang on to details when they travel, but we didn’t let them bother us and just lived our everyday lives here to there.”(Erdrich,   p.232)   This quote defines how the brothers felt happy and carefree with their new car.
After this trip their relationship took a turn for the worse.   Henry went off to war and was stationed in Vietnam, and did not return the same.   The story describes him as a person who is possibly suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, “He sat in his chair gripping the armrest with all his might, as if the chair itself was moving at a high speed and if he let go at all he would rocket forward and maybe crash right through the set.” (Erdrich,   p.234)   In desperation Lyman destroyed the car with a hammer in hopes that he could distract his brother from thoughts of the war.   He was successful, Henry devoted himself to fixing the convertible.
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