Week 13 The Red Convertible by Louise Erdrich

This story was very easy to understand simply because it was a story that could have actually happened. The red convertible represents a bond of brothers. They purchased this car and together it gave them so many memories. They were able to take a trip together before Henry had to set out to Vietnam. Upon return, Henry was not the same person, he no longer had the same connection with his brother like his brother still desired to have with him. I am sure this was very common in men returning from war. Sticking to themselves and figuring out what life was worth to them. Even though Henry at times was very rude to his brother, he stuck right beside him and offered to set out in another trip in their car. The second time around was not the same. It ended in tragedy by Henry setting out into the river and never returning. The waters were high, but I believe that this was his choice not to pop up from the waters. Now Lyman was left wondering what happened to his brother and why he could not save him in time. Now he will probably live with that guilt, similar to the guilt Henry probably had from Vietnam.