In first review of the piece Flight Patterns one may believe that racism is a key point of the story. As demonstrated Alexie showed initially the lead character (103), William, alluding to Indian casinos, and the race in general. Further illuminating where William and his daughter, Grace, had discourse about how, William himself, would seem post September 11, 2001 in travels (107). With a multiple points of weight throughout the piece to racism. It certainly can be viewed as racism driven writing. I however feel this topic is one of many that mask the real topic of this tale. From the beginning title to the written piece the topic is patterns in life. The same thoughts, ways of thinking, and results that all use to develop their daily
