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Essay Topic 1

Hằng looks, sounds, and behaves differently than the Texans around her. Examine the challenges and significance of language and cultural barriers for Hằng, right from the moment readers meet her in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Explore how Hằng and LeeRoy adapt in the face of difficult circumstances. How do they find common ground and what kinds of barriers do they overcome, both together and individually?

Essay Topic 3

How does Hằng’s family history and world history affect her life? Explore how her family history and larger historical events intertwine.

Essay Topic 4

Analyze how Hằng’s family relationships (with her cousin, uncle, and brother) evolve and adapt. How do war and immigration affect these relationships?

Essay Topic 5

Explore how Mr. Morgan, Hằng, and LeeRoy demonstrate resilience and adaptability in the face of challenging circumstances. How are they the same in the...

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