#3-5. Respond to one of the quotes to note. Please identify, speaker, interlocutor, context, and significance (Sofi P.)

The quote I have chosen to respond to from "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie is "My best friend has become my worst enemy" (Alexie 53).  This quote was said by Junior to his audience (the readers) as a thought in his mind. It was said after Junior told his best friend, Rowdy, that he would be transferring to the hopeful school of Rearden. Rowdy did not take the news well, and it resulted in Junior receiving a bruised eye and a bloody nose. This quote is very significant to this story because it demonstrates how largely Junior's decision of transferring schools will affect him. Rowdy, despite being very aggressive and willing to fight anything, would never hurt  Junior. "I could tell he wanted to hurt me for laughing. But I am his friend, his best friend, his only friend. He couldn't hurt me" (Alexie 20). Because Junior will transfer schools, his best friend of fourteen years does hurt him. Junior isn't even supported by his best friend anymore, no matter how long or how much they've had each others backs. No matter how strong their friendship may have been. If something this important and stable in Juniors life can change so drastically and quickly, what can Junior rely on for support?