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Chapter six starts off with Robert Johnson, a character only introduced in the beginning of the book with his magic guitar. He was at Big Mom's front porch which was a surprise. I remember him being on his way to her but there was never a passage that said he made it and now all of a sudden he's with her? His character is confusing to me as well as Big Moms because they both came out of nowhere and have been around for many years. They both seem magical in a sense which is cool. I always wished to live forever and be able to use magic. That's every little kid's dream. In the beginning of the novel the guitar seemed like the most amazing personified object belonging to a person. After reading, the guitar was a burden on Robert Johnson. The guitar kept him from living his life and from falling in love. When Johnson got rid of the guitar he enjoyed his glory days, but the guitar would always find its way back to him. That guitar, which now belongs to Victor, is like a curse. It made Johnson crazy and I'm curious to see what will happen to Victor. The guitar "held onto Victor even harder than it ever held Johnson," (174) which is a scary thought due to the fact that is made Johnson mad. He even lost hope and thought about suicide. Hopefully nothing drastic like that happens to Victor. Although I think he deserves it because of his negative attitude and bullying ways, when I found out more about Victors past I sympathized. Victor had a tough time growing up and was even touched by a priest at a very young age. Although a messed up childhood doesn't justify Victor's mean ways, I do feel bad for the guy and wish his childhood wasn't full of pain. I also had a rough childhood, seeing my parents’ divorce and then losing one. It was such a depression time in my life and I can connect to Victor in that way. It's funny how the Spokane Tribe thinks "that rock and roll music is sinful" (179). It's similar to those who view today's hip hop and rap as sinful. Many adults have this view but it great that Coyote Springs does not conform to what society thinks is right. It's awesome that their doing what they love. I mean yes they get drunk and basically rely on their music, but they're making something out of themselves and doing what they love with no regrets. With even casting a vote to excommunicate Coyote Springs from the tribe, they still found success. I can relate to having somebody knock you down but you get back up and try again. Coyote Springs never gave up and hard work paid off. They got their record deal they were longing for. I know how that feels to finally achieve what you have been waiting for your whole life. An important event was Coyote Springs going to see Big Mom. Big Mom symbolized God to me. She is "a part of every tribe," (199) as God is a part of everyone's lives. A lot of people don't believe in Big Mom just as a lot of people don't believe in God. I think its beautiful how Big Mom is so powerful and influential in Indian life as God is in ours.