Race in ATDPTI

           Race is very significant in the novel, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. Arnold has to deal with originally live in an area almost segregated to other towns. His race determines how people look at him in stores, schools, etc. Some people considered the races as part of superiority in sports. This is ridiculous and relates to life today.
            Luckily people like Arnold's girlfriend do not care about his race. She sets the example of someone seeing different people as the same. Arnold proves himself in a lot of situations throughout the novel. It is not right to treat others differently just because of the race of their skin. People should be treated by their actions.