The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven | Social Sensitivity
Because of the language, some sexual scenes, and its literary sophistication, The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven is appropriate only for older adolescents. Alexie opens the reader's eyes to the drinking, unemployment, bad nutrition, and discrimination still experienced by many Native Americans in America. Although clearly critical of American history and current society, Alexie does not play the "victim" theme, however. The characters are strong human beings with unique personalities, and their humor and caring lift the work above mere polemic. These stories respect the...
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