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"Dad's enthusiastic, 'You can do anything" attitude" pg. 33"

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Anh Do is a resilient, hardworking, and kind person who values family and stays positive despite challenges.

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"what a great country" Page 36

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And dos Mother is very determined to make sure that her sons and family have an important and extremely fulfilling life and is willing to sacrifice everything for them.

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Tram is described as a caretaker figure for the boys in the family. Her insecurities specifically about her teeth are also frequently referenced throughout the novel.

"And in turn she looked after us... there were a lot of bandaids to put on."

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Khoa Do is hardworking, intelligent, and determined. He’s someone who always strives to do his best and make his family proud. He’s described through Anh’s reflections and his actions, like his academic success and later helping others through teaching and volunteering.

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Tam Do is an enthusiastic guy who sacrificed a lot to give his family a second chance in Australia. He always tells his children that they can be anything as long as they put their mind to it. it the first few chapters, he is portrayed as a confident and inspiring father.

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Very hardworking and caring. She is determined to wrok long hous to provide a great life for her family

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Ahn's mother, Hien Nguyen, is portrayed by Ahn as a kind, appreciative, generous person who cares deeply about her family and those who treat her kindly. She is incredibly determined that her three children will get the best opportunities in life that she can provide for them.

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What insights do you gain about who they are?
Anh Do’s journey as a refugee from Vietnam to Australia shows that he is incredibly resilient. He survived a dangerous boat journey, faced poverty, and still found a way to succeed. He doesn’t give up easily.

How are they described—through actions, dialogue, or Anh’s reflections?
Anh’s Reflections

"When I look back now, I realise how lucky we were to survive."
Shows his gratitude and awareness of how dangerous their journey was.

What values or personality traits stand out?

The values and personality traits that stand out for Anh Do are resilience when he goes on his journey to Australia

List three quotes in your column

"There was blood all over the boat, and my dad kept going, steering us through the storm."

We were incredibly lucky that the German ship had come past at that exact moment."

"My father used a small knife to cut the rope and free the engine, risking his life."

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Anh Do is a little kid growing up, a very kind person who loves his family but can be one sided at times but stays postive

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Hien Nguyen is a very compasionate, brave and caring person who would do anything to keep her family safe. Hien is discribed by Anh as "Mum was the strongest person I knew — always calm, always hopeful."

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his mu loved him as a kid and was always supportive of him as a kid

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Tam Do is a enthusiastic father who will do anything for his family. He has very strong "You can do anything attitude" pg. 33 and believes no one can get in the way of his children.

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his dad was very one sided against him he either always talked and loved him or just wasnt in the mood

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Uncle Six is shown to be brave, responsible, and family-oriented. He plays a key role in helping the family escape Vietnam and takes on dangerous tasks to protect them.

Anh Do describes Uncle Six mainly through actions, some dialogue and also through Anh’s own reflections, where he shares his admiration for him.

Values or personality traits that stand out:

Bravery

Leadership

Loyalty to family

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What insights do you gain about who they are?
We gain that he is an encouraging father and he always has a can do attitude.

How are they described—through actions, dialogue, or Anh’s reflections?
He is very passionate and is a bold figure

What values or personality traits stand out?

personality traits are that he cares for his family and he is brave and courageous. He always beleives that his children can do anything

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Tam Do is the dad pf anh do and ios always one sided woth anh and his wife

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Anh describes his mother as 'very hard working' He speaks of her in a very good light and says that she was very grateful to be in Australia as she often states 'What a great Country' she is described as a very down to earth caring mother who does not take anything for granted.