Smoke Signals dialogue

I would like to talk about an image that kept coming up in the movie Smoke Signals. Fry Bread seemed to be a constant image that was associated with many stories of Victor and Thomas' life. Indian Fry bread is a main staple in their lives growing up. But not only is it a food source for them, but it also comes as a spiritual source, and a source for stories. Thomas seemed to be able to tell many stories that were involved with the fry bread, at times almost elevating the fry bread to a heavenly status. I think the residents of the reservation also use the fry bread as a link to their past, keeping them connected with their ancestors. Victors mother showed this by explaining that she is not the only one involved in making her famously delicious fry bread. Her mother and grandmother are involved, as that is who the recipe comes from. I think it helps them remember who they are, and where they come from, and for the future, it will also have fry bread in it.