Short Story 'So Victor Called The Tribal Council'

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In the short story the author uses certain situations to portray Victor to be a person that dwells on the past and on small issues and someone that isn't nice to family member or close friends . Victor lost his job and was learning that his father has passed away due to a heart attack . He is trying to make arrangements and gather money to go to his father's home and get his body remains taken care of . “ So Victor called the Tribal Council , “ which gives the readers a description that he is Native American . His friend from his teenage years has decided to assist him despite the fact that they have spoken in years and their relationship hasn't always the best . “ I never told you I was sorry for beating you up that one time , “ Victor
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