The Red Convertible Test Questions – Flashcards

"The Red Convertible," which also forms a chapter in Louise Erdrich's novel Love Medicine (1984, 1993), is the story of two Native American brothers, Lyman Lamartine and his older sibling, Henry, Jr. Narrated by Lyman, the story explores the relationship between the brothers before and after Henry's combat experience in Vietnam, where he was held as a prisoner of war.

The horrors of war extend far past the end of the actual event and cause strained relationships and broken homes.

Red Convertible: Henry and Lyman's relationship Boots: The horrors of war

Lyman vs. Henry Henry vs. War (evil)

First person

Pleasant/relaxed - > More tense once Henry gets back.