Alexie's first novel, Reservation Blues, was published in 1995 and is no exception to this. ... Given the title of this novel and the main storyline revolving around a band, it is of no surprise that Alexie uses music significantly throughout his work. ... This is evident is several dreams such as Thomas' dreams where cowboys falsely declared friendship before cranking the generator and electrocuting the three Indians or where the white landowners have occupied ground (presumably stolen from the Native Americans) and like the cowboys, offer friendship (in the guise of free beef) but...

• Word Count: 2551
• Approx Pages: 10
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate