Contradictory to the typical method of elevating one’s social status, Sherman Alexie argues that any interaction between traditional Indian culture and modern society has negative consequences. Reservation Blues exemplifies modern society primarily through music, and the capability that it has to ensue fame in modern society. The reader can observe this effect by the reservation Native Americans’ caution towards music. In Reservation Blues, the reader observes the detrimental effects of modern lifestyle on traditional Native American culture. Through these consequences, Alexie encourages Native Americans to avoid connecting with modern society. Life on the reservation is modeled by the novel’s circular timeline of events. This uncommon sequence of events differentiates Native American life from the non-reservation lifestyle. Through Alexie’s use of a circular timeframe, he suggests that life on the reservation is infinitively connected, while modern life is rapidly progressing. Sherman’s novel could appeal to a variety of audiences; however it could be most applicable to those who have misunderstandings and prejudices against Indian culture.