28 pages • 56 minutes read
Sherman AlexieThis Is What It Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1993A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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?
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