Sherman Alexie: What You Pawn I Will Redeem

Sherman Alexie is a noteworthy Native writer who is known for his outspoken viewpoints and one-off quotes.  (In 2018, he also became known for his apology to accusers for alleged sexual harassment.)  This The New Yorker story “What You Pawn I Will Redeem” is available at:

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2003/04/21/what-you-pawn-i-will-redeem

What makes this one of the more heavily anthologized of Native American short stories?