What are the motifs in Ask Me No Questions by Marina Tamar Budhos?

One of the important recurring ideas in"Ask Me No Questions" is the concept of fitting in. Aisha always tries to blend in with her American peers, and the Hossain family attempts to blend in to American culture, fearing what will happen to them if they stand out. Nadira believes that it hurts Abba to hide so much, though. Nadira never feels like she belongs in her family because she is the only one that is overweight and she is not a star like Aisha. After Abba is arrested and her attempts to save him prove futile, Aisha loses interest in fitting in. She no longer wants to be a star and stand out, feeling they cannot hurt her if she does not want so much.