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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian depicts Junior’s journey toward healing through diary writing, drawing, reading, and humor. Although previous studies have examined the novel from the perspectives of identity, humor, postcolonialism, disability, and education, little attention has been paid to the therapeutic relationship between writing and drawing. This article argues that these two forms of self-expression function as integrated healing practices rather than separate narrative devices. Drawing on the work of Kathleen Adams, James W. Pennebaker, Nicholas Mazza, and the principles of bibliotherapy, this article demonstrates that Junior’s repeated acts of writing, rewriting, drawing, and redrawing enable him to confront trauma, reconstruct his identity, and develop resilience. His reading experiences and distinctive sense of humor likewise function as therapeutic strategies, fostering self-recognition, hope, resilience, and resistance to oppression. These practices also help Junior reconnect more deeply with others. Ultimately, Alexie presents writing, drawing, reading, and humor as interconnected therapeutic practices that empower American Indian youth to imagine a future beyond the reservation.

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저자

• 신진범 [ Synn, Jinbeom | 서원대학교 ]

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간행물

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• 간행물명

  영어영문학연구 [The Jungang Journal of English Language and Literature]

• 간기

  계간

• pISSN

  1598-3293

• 수록기간

  1968~2026

• 등재여부

  KCI 등재

• 십진분류

  KDC 840 DDC 810