Identity is a role that defines a person, it could be different in various situations and it is important in our lives. In Children of the river, Sundara is a Khmer girl, but the boy she likes is an American. Her family doesn’t want her to date an American because they don’t agree with some American values. One day, Sundara accidentally hears Cathy confidently say to her friend that she understands and trusts Jonathan because he is Cathy’s boyfriend. Sundara realizes that although she likes Jonathan, Jonathan already has a girlfriend and she could only be his friend or even his classmate. Also, in her country, she is not allowed to date a boy, let alone an American. She should follow her family’s wishes to be a good Khmer girl. This novel shows that the identity of a person can represent a person’s role in society and affect someone’s life.
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