The character I chose as the protagonist who changed throughout the story is Victor. He was going through a difficult time, trying to find money to take him to Phoenix, Arizona to pick up some of his father’s belongings that had recently passed away and to say his final good-bye. His initial reaction towards Thomas when he saw him was that he was not too fond of him. As the story goes on, Victor starts changing his opinions towards Thomas. Victor starts off as a disconcerting, closed minded individual towards the idea of Thomas helping him out by lending Victor money. By the end of the story, Victor changes his perspective and becomes tolerant and appreciative of Thomas. Victor was in a predicament where he was unable to receive the help he was seeking from his father’s death. “Now, Victor, we’re sorry for your loss and the circumstances. But we can really only afford to give you one hundred dollars (Alexie 520).” He was in a position where he had no other solution until he saw Thomas. They used to be friends during their childhood but as they got older they drifted away.
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“Victor and Thomas Build- the- Fire were the same age, had grown up played in the dirt together (Alexie 520- 15).” Victor was embarrassed to be seen with Thomas since he is known to be the annoying “story teller,” but he knew he needed the money that Thomas was offering him. “Nobody talked to Thomas anymore because he told the same damn stories over and over again. Victor was embarrassed, but he thought that Thomas might be able to help him (Alexie 520- 20) ” Victor was hesitant on taking the offer that Thomas has gave him because they have not spoken in years; not only that, also because if he took his offer he had to take him along. “Victor went home with his one hundred dollars… he held his head in his hands and thought about Thomas Builds-the- fire, remembering little details, tears and scars (Alexie 520- 25).” I believe this sentence showed that although he was hesitant about saying yes, he knew this is someone that he once had a friendship with and he somewhat could confide in. During this time in the story, Victor’s traits were tentative to the opportunity to receive the money he needed. Rational because he knew in order to receive the money he had to bring Thomas along so he did it for the stake of the cause. Lastly, discontent with the whole situation. Thomas may be bothersome with his story telling but he does carry some humor to his personality that makes him likeable. “Hey” she asked. “You two are Indian, right?” “Full blood”, Victor said. “Not me,” Thomas said. “I’m half magician on my mother’s side and half clown on my father’s” (Alexie 522-70).” Thomas just has that ebullient personality that does not seem to fade. As Victor and Thomas’s journey continues, they both have flashbacks of their time together as kids. They recalled events that happened that were fun such as the time they went to see fireworks together. As well as times that they had conflict with each other, when Victor got into a physical fight with Thomas. I believe these moments brought to
“Victor and Thomas Build- the- Fire were the same age, had grown up played in the dirt together (Alexie 520- 15).” Victor was embarrassed to be seen with Thomas since he is known to be the annoying “story teller,” but he knew he needed the money that Thomas was offering him. “Nobody talked to Thomas anymore because he told the same damn stories over and over again. Victor was embarrassed, but he thought that Thomas might be able to help him (Alexie 520- 20) ” Victor was hesitant on taking the offer that Thomas has gave him because they have not spoken in years; not only that, also because if he took his offer he had to take him along. “Victor went home with his one hundred dollars… he held his head in his hands and thought about Thomas Builds-the- fire, remembering little details, tears and scars (Alexie 520- 25).” I believe this sentence showed that although he was hesitant about saying yes, he knew this is someone that he once had a friendship with and he somewhat could confide in. During this time in the story, Victor’s traits were tentative to the opportunity to receive the money he needed. Rational because he knew in order to receive the money he had to bring Thomas along so he did it for the stake of the cause. Lastly, discontent with the whole situation. Thomas may be bothersome with his story telling but he does carry some humor to his personality that makes him likeable. “Hey” she asked. “You two are Indian, right?” “Full blood”, Victor said. “Not me,” Thomas said. “I’m half magician on my mother’s side and half clown on my father’s” (Alexie 522-70).” Thomas just has that ebullient personality that does not seem to fade. As Victor and Thomas’s journey continues, they both have flashbacks of their time together as kids. They recalled events that happened that were fun such as the time they went to see fireworks together. As well as times that they had conflict with each other, when Victor got into a physical fight with Thomas. I believe these moments brought to