Refer to explorations in literature for a complete version of this story. in "this is what it means to say phoenix, arizona," how does author sherman alexie use the character of thomas to convey one of the story's themes? by depicting thomas as less intelligent than victor, alexie shows that even the best storytellers do not always understand the full meaning of the tales they tell. the mistreatment that thomas endures on the reservation lets alexie suggest that storytelling is a dangerous practice that should be avoided when possible. by showing that thomas does not have a job or a family, alexie demonstrates that people who spend their time wrapped up in stories are likely to be unprepared for the struggles of real life. the stories that thomas tells and his desire to be listened to allow alexie to show that telling and listening to stories is an important way people shape and understand their lives.

         Connecting Thomas' memories and the feelings that comes through when he tells a story, Thomas demonstrates the meaning of all things happening, the truth  behind life stories. Seeing things from the outside with such sensitivity and the way he expresses it is what makes Thomas a special character. He is a born storyteller but many times people run from him, running from his stories and running from the truth.

          Thinking about that, it means the stories that Thomas tells and his desire to be listened allow Alexie to show that telling and listening to stories is an important way people shape and understand their lives.

The stories that Thomas tells and his desire to be listened to allow Alexie to show that telling and listening to stories is an important way people shape and understand their lives.

bilbo was talking through his teeth and naming all his guests as if he was being kind, but we all knew that he was just bragging about how he was wealthy enough to throw us all that party. yes, he was a hated weird hobbit, but everybody would tolerate him for free food and smoking herbs.

the surprised arrived in the end of the party, though, when bilbo declared that he was leaving. indeed, he did leave and it was in a very tawdry way. fireworks made us all go blind for a second. what a trick. even to run away he has to brag. bilbo left while we were all scratching our eyes. a way to show us that he had gold to spend even in a way to leave without saying bye.