In Part III, Alabama, the family begins its laborious process to assimilate into America. The family, initially, lives in the sponsor’s house. Although the sponsor is friendly, but his wife does not impress them because of her “mean and unwelcoming” demeanor (). Later on, the family shifts to a two-bedroom apartment, provided by the American government to “ease the guilt / of losing the war” ().Things in America are really scaring for Hà and her family, especially because they do not understand English. Hà (and her family) can't stand American food, either—it is canned instead of fresh, therefore seems really gross to them. Finally, they get to jobs and go to school where Ha is bullied for not knowing much English. At home, her brother Vu helps
