Lyman And Henry example essay topic

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The Red Convertible By Louise Erdrich In this story, by Louise Erdrich, two brothers, Lyman and Henry, were inseparable. Growing up on a Native American reservation, the boys did not experience a typical American childhood. However, Henry and Lyman did share a passion with most other teenage boys in the United States, cars. The brothers in this story worked very hard and bought themselves a red Oldsmobile convertible.

Henry and Lyman would spend endless days working on their prized possession. They went on to have a very adventurous summer driving all across the country. Henry and Lyman came across a red Corvette and instantly fell in love, using what money the money they had collectively; they were able to purchase the car and enough gas for the way back home. The boys appreciated all that there was to see and cherished every moment of their trip. Once returning home, Lyman and Henry find that the Army has recruited Henry. In fact, the Army was so happy to get him that they made him into a Marine.

With Henry out of the house, his bond with his little brother began to weaken. Staying in touch with the occasional letter, the brothers maintained whatever relationship they could. When Henry returned from duty, Lyman noticed just how much he had changed. He was no longer easy going and fun kid he was, the service had morphed him into a serious man. Lyman mentioned that his brother didn't even bother to go see their car.

They end up realizing that the brotherhood that they share together is more powerful and important then either of them thought, and that they should never take it for granted, because you never really know what lies for you around the corner. I found this to be a great story, I am unable to relate because the closest thing I have to a sibling is one of my best friends. However the morals of this story are valuable in many situations. I think of how I have been selfish and foolish with my friendships, and hope that I will be able to be a bigger and better person enough to know which relationships are truly valuable; and to treasure them.

After all you never know.