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Sherman Alexie “Superman and Me”

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Sherman Alexie “Superman and Me”

“Superman and Me,” is a narrative of a Native American boy who pushed himself to know how to read at the age of three (Sherman, 1998). His father was a poor working-class man who invested his little savings on books. As a result, Sherman Alexie was inspired to read despite the societal pessimism. Indian families were considered a minority in his community and very little was expected of them. Thus, when Alexie performed better in his class, he faced criticism from Indians and non-Indians alike. They found him to be peculiar because of his intellectual capabilities. He watched the native kids in his class go mute in the presence of non-Indian tutor despite their ability to communicate clearly.

Alexie refused to conform to low expectations and prejudice beliefs. Much like Superman in his comic book, he chose to defy the odds and breakdown the barriers surrounding him (Sherman, 1998). He believed that the only way to tap his potential and rescue his situation was to continue reading. Alexie made it his mission to spend as much time as he could spare on books. He read every written material that he could get his hands on. He wanted to prove to his people that an Indian child is capable to achieving his dreams just like any other student. Eventually, Alexie becomes a writer and dedicated his time to visit schools in Native American reservations. His goal was to encourage young Indians to pursue their life goals.

References Sherman, A. (1998, April 19). Superman and Me. Los Angeles, California, United States.