The Influence of Literature and Art

Listen and follow along to Sherman Alexie read the conversation between Junior and Gordy about books beginning on page 94:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwiQb8OQ6dY

 a) What does Gordy teach Junior about books and reading? (94-98) Name at least three things.
 b) Why does Gordy encourage Junior to keep drawing cartoons? (95)
 c) Based on this scene, how do literature and art help us to understand ourselves and the world around us?
d) How important is literature and art (music, drawing, painting, writing, etc...) in your life?

Answer the above questions in complete sentences using EVIDENCE from the novel.
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