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This Is What It Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona
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What do Victor’s actions suggest about his character? What techniques does Alexie use to suggest another side to Victor’s character?
What role does Thomas play in the story? How is he characterized? How does Thomas’s presence illuminate the protagonist’s characterization?
What role does storytelling play in this work? Why did the author choose to include this aspect of Thomas and Victor’s culture?
Why is Victor’s father unnamed? Why is Victor not given a last name? What role do names play in this text?
How does Victor change over the course of the trip to Phoenix?
Why is Victor so ashamed of Thomas?
What motivated Victor to beat Thomas up? What role does alcohol play in this work?
Why was it important to Victor to retrieve his father’s ashes? What motivated Victor to embark on this journey?
Why is the title of this work “This Is What It Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona”?
Discuss the structure of the story. How do its flashbacks and vignettes contribute to its meaning?
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