:An Analysis of “The Red Convertible” by Louise Erdich The “Red Convertible” by Louise Erdich is a realistic short story that presents readers with an image of the effects of the Vietnam War against American Indian families, which reflected the existing situation of Native Americans at that time. Erdrich is of Chippewa Indian descent and is well known for her psychological depth in literature. In the story "Red Convertible" we (as readers) follow Lyman as he recounts the happy moments of his youth until the tragic death of his brother. Two young brothers, Lyman and Henry, go on an adventure in their new red convertible. On this journey they form a deep bond of brothers. The red convertible is a symbol of their relationship, it reflects the state of the sibling relationship as it goes up and down. Their bond loosens when Henry is drafted into the war and returns a different person. Louise uses her story to help today's readers understand the effects of war on families in the 1970s. The character Lyman is Henry's younger brother. From a young age Lyman was always able to take care of himself. Lyman describes himself as "lucky" and with a talent for "always making money" (306). At fifteen he started as a simple dishwasher at the Joliet Café. He manages to own the restaurant at sixteen, but tragedy struck and Lyman lost everything. Lyman was an intelligent young man, he had the restaurant secured. His characteristics are those of a boy who tries to grow up too quickly. He seems to be in a hurry and trying to catch up with someone. Could he compare himself to his older brother Henry? Or he could simply be trained to take care of the family, foreshadowing Henry's departure. Henry is Lyman's older brother... center of paper... Staff Mental Health, Job Burnout, and Other Organizational Problems Findings." Journal Of Occupational Health Psychology 16.1 (2011): 3-17. PsycARTICLES. Web. 5 May 2014. Sherman, M.D., Sautter, F., Lyons, J.A., Manguno-Mire, G., Han, X., Perry, D., & Sullivan, G. (2005). Vietnam veterans with combat-related posttraumatic stress disorder, 56(9), 1150-2 .com/docview/213070832?accountid=8366Aldwin, C.M., Levenson, M.R., & Spiro, A. (1994) Vulnerability and resilience to combat exposure: stress can have permanent effectsPsychology and Aging, 9, 34–44.Works CitedAuthorLastName, Name. Title of the book referred to. Name of the city: Name of the publisher, Year: Pages from - A . Press.