The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Billionaire Ted Quotes

Billionaire Ted

Quote 1

"Listen," Ted said. "I know you've heard that before. I know white people say that all the time. But I still need to say it. I love Indians. I love our songs, your dances, and your souls. And I love your art. I collect Indian art."

Oh, God, he was a collector. Those guys made Indians feel like insects pinned to a display board. I looked around the football field. Yep, all of my cousins were squirming like beetles and butterflies with pins stuck in their hearts. (23.35-23.36)

Billionaire Ted is a rich white man who collects Indian art. To him, the powwow outfit is a commodity to be bought and consumed. How does all of this make Junior feel? Take a look at figure 23.2 for a hint. What do we learn from Junior's drawing of Billionaire Ted?