What does Junior realize about his hopes and dreams after he looks at the rez kids after beating Wellpinit in the basketball rematch? (Page 195)
Furthermore, how does Junior's perspective change after this?
Junior realizes that it really doesn't matter if Rearden won or lost. The players on Wellpinit would always lose in life: they don't have a chance. They will remain on the Rez, many becoming broken like their parents. Rowdy will get beat by his father and others will just stop trying at anything:The cycle of poverty will continue and "hope" will always remain out of their reach. Junior realizes that winning against his old team is a hollow feeling. He regrets his showboating and feels ashamed that he lost site of his roots and his people.
