The character Victor from Sherman Alexie's story “This Is What It Means To Say Phoenix, Arizona” seeks a way to get money, despite his own struggles. Victor is a poor indian living on a reserve, he loses his job and his father dies. Nevertheless, Victors apathetic way of life and overthinking soon changes when he appreciates the help of an old friend. Victor is in the need of money to pick up his father's ashes in Phoenix, Arizona. The tribe is able to give him one hundred dollars, but it still will not be enough for a single plane ticket. While Victor is getting his check cashed he comes upon Thomas Buildsthe-Fire. Thomas gives Victor his condolences and offers to make a deal with victor, he’ll give him the rest of the money needed as long