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“This Is What It Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona” by Alexie
Analyze the ”presence through absence?” in Victor’s father’s example.
In Sherman Alexie’s ”This Is What It Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona,” Victor’s father is an important character who is defined not by his presence but by his absence. What is the significance of this ”presence through absence?” Support your answer by referring to specific examples from the story of this absence.