Chapter 2 Summary

This chapter has Victor going to a lake to experience a new drug. It starts at a party that is hosted by "Thomas-builds-fire." "Thomas-builds-fire" is the host because he supplied the beer. "Thomas-builds-the-fire" was able to buy the beer because he had inherited land that is being used by large corporations. Victor comments on how their ancestors must be laughing about this type of economic development.

Victor invites his friend Junior to go try a new drug. Junior and Victor hop in a car and head down to the lake while using the new drug. The drug causes them to hallucinate and experience strange visions. The boys describe the hallucinations in a stream of consciousness fashion. The hallucinations are piecemeal and confusing to the outsider.

The boys talk about how the drug is "Indian" and very spiritual. The boys see visions of their...