In chapter 5, the author writes “That silence got so big and real that it felt like three people sat on the porch.” What does this mean? Who are the 3 people on the porch in this moment?

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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

In chapter 5, the author writes “That silence got so big and real that it felt like three people sat on the porch.” What does this mean? Who are the 3 people on the porch in this moment?

In page 34, Junior and Mr. P are in the porch, and there is a heavy silence. The author says “That silence got so big and real that it felt like three people sat on the porch.”. What does he means with this and who would be the third person at the porch?

Asked by beny l #508984 on 3/8/2016 9:04 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 3/8/2016 9:10 PM

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Answered by Aslan on 3/8/2016 9:10 PM

Junior is embarrassed for what he did and sad for disappointing his family. Smashing Mr. P in the face with a book did not go over well. Junior is sent home. His sister, his father, and his grandmother are on the porch. There was an awkward silence when old Mr. P walked up our driveway.

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