“Generalized Conflicts in This Is What It Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona” Literature often mirrors life. In “This Is What It Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona,” Sherman Alexie explores life by including generally recognized conflicts. Although typical, the conflicts that Victor encounters occur in more than one aspect of life at once and are all intertwined. Some are resolvable, but true to life, some are not. The most apparent conflict in the story is the …showed first 75 words of 524 total…

…showed last 75 words of 524 total…Native Americans. Nearly identical conflicts can be seen in South America, Africa, Australia, and other places across the world. This conflict, for neither Victor nor individuals in life, is easily resolvable. Victor is indeed a man of many conflicts. All of the conflicts present in Victor are often seen in everyday life. Although not every conflict has an immediate solution, Sherman Alexie does maintain a sense of hopefulness and the possibility of a new beginning.