28 pages 56 minutes read

Sherman Alexie

This Is What It Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1993

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Essay Topics

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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?

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What role does Thomas play in the story? How is he characterized? How does Thomas’s presence illuminate the protagonist’s characterization?

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What role does storytelling play in this work? Why did the author choose to include this aspect of Thomas and Victor’s culture?