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19 October, 18:36

Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this story.

In "This Is What It Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona," how does the flashback to the fireworks contribute to the story?

It adds necessary tension by suggesting that Victor and Thomas must inevitably part.

It adds a layer of pessimism by implying that warfare is inescapable in human culture.

It adds suspense by demonstrating that people are easily distracted by unimportant things.

It adds some unexpected hope by showing that people create beauty even amid poverty.