Thomas Builds-The-Fire

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The ability to know what the future holds can be beneficial or detrimental. In the short story “This Is What It Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona” by Sherman Alexie, Thomas builds-the-fire is born with the special gift to read the future through his intriguing stories. He cherished this gift and held it close to him. Although, he did not only used it for himself but for the sake of his loved ones. Thomas Builds-The-Fire has the ability to tell stories that is bound to happen because he is given the power to protect the tribe no matter the circumstances.

Thomas’s vision helps Victor realize how his father truly feels about his family. Years before Victor's father’s death Thomas tells Victor “Your father’s heart is weak” and that he would rather

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