Junior says: "And he certainly helped me through school. He not only tutored me and challenged me, but made me realize that hard work- that acts of finishing, of completing, of accomplishing a task-is joyous"(Alexie, 98). By being friends with Gordy, Gordy helps Junior realize things in school, and showed him that accomplishing a task is "joyous." Junior gets more out of this relationship that just help in school though. "I was lonely and sad and isolated and terrified. Just like Gordy"(Alexie, 94). This shows they both get a sense of having a friend, because right now neither of them seem to have one; Rowdy hasn't made contact with Junior for weeks, and Rowdy may have even stole candy and money from Junior on Halloween. The relationship between Junior and Gordy helps Junior in school, and helps him get back on his feet after "losing" his best friend for life, Rowdy.
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