Smoke Signals- Relationship of Victor and Thomas

Victor and Thomas developed a strong relationship after they took a road trip together to Arizona to pick up the ashes of Victor’s father. The beginning of the boys connection began at a young age when Victor’s dad actually saved Thomas life by rescuing him from a fire. As they grew up it seemed like Victor was the more reserved one, almost getting annoyed by Thomas at times, while Thomas was the more outgoing, storytelling type. What kepy their bond strong, even when at times this bond was not visible was their poor relationships with their fathers. Victors father, Joseph left him at a young age and Thomas father died at a young age. They both lacked a father figure, and turned to each other for support. The boys trip to Arizona was full of arguments, actually Victor getting annoyed of Thomas by his story telling and his liking of a female they found along the way. In the end, Victor actually gives Thomas part of his father ashes. Thomas was thankful for Victors father, cared for his father and was thankful to take such a intimate part of somebody.