She is rebellious because she touches her toe on the tile first.

She doesn't like that boys get more advantages than the girls.

She is a good person and tries to bring up people's spirits when they are feeling down.

Brother Vu taught her how to fight.

She is 10 years old.

she was forced to flee the country.

She gets bullied when she moves to the U.S.

Her best friend in Vietnam is TiTi.

He is in college studying engineering.

He is twenty one years old.

He is learning English to help him in college.

He usually comes home angry from his job.

He is proud of his Vietnam heritage.

He has to teach his family English.

He likes to take his role in the family very seriously.

He is protective of his family specifically towards Kim Ha and Mother.

He looks up to Bruce Lee and imitates him.

He is eighteen years old.

He can be demanding at times and protective.

He decided he'd teach Ha how to fight.

He embraces parts of American culture.

He is protective over Kim Ha.

He gains respect in America from others.

He teaches Kim Ha self defense.

He is very caring towards his chick and Kim Ha.

Him and Kim Ha are the closest between all of the siblings.

He cares a lot for animals especially his chick

He dosen't enjoy school.

He kept a chick in his pocket because it reminded him of home.

He has a close bond with Kim Ha.

He was very sad when his chick passes away.

He struggles to adjust in the U.S.

She works in a navy office.

Mother lost all connections with her side of the family.

Mother is trying to take care of everyone the best she can with what little they have.

Mother works really hard and and it causes her fingers to bleed.

Mothers signature sent of lavender.

She sewed gold in her cloths for survival.

She misses father very much.

She works very hard despite all the challenges.

The cowboy doesn't like the kids from Kim Ha's school.

He took Kim Ha and her family in.

He doesn't fully understand Kim Ha's culture or trauma she and her family have went through.

His presence highlights the cultural difference and adjustments challenges she faces in her new environment.

He plays a critical role in Kim Ha's family resettlement by sponsoring them.

She acts unfriendly and cold towards Kim Ha and her family.

She seems like she's uncomfortable with Kim Ha's family.

She doesn't interact with them.

She seems odd compared to the cowboy.

Her behavior reflects on how most Americans view the refugees.

She is Kim Ha's tutor.

She praises Kim Ha's progress in school and English.

She created a safe place for Kim Ha to eat lunch and learn.

She encourages Ha.

She shows patient and kindness.

She is Kim Ha's teacher in the U.S.

She helps Kim Ha learn U.S culture.

She noticed that Kim Ha struggles with English.

She helps Kim Ha build her confidence.

She represents kindness and support in Kim Ha.

He is a boy that has a pink shade to Kim Ha names him "pink Boy".

He represents challenges of fitting in.

He bullies and teases Kim Ha.

He is a symbol of cultural clash.

He contrasts to Ms. Scott

She is kind and welcoming.

She is Kim Ha's friend.

She teaches Kim Ha about American culture.

She shares school activities with Kim Ha.

She represents acceptance, supporting Kim Ha can find in her new life.