Similarities Between Under The Mesquite

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The main characters in Under the Mesquite by Guadalupe Garcia McCall and Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha Lai. Both books have some similarities and also some differences.
First of all, Lupita and Ha’ both have similarities but there are also some differences. Some of their similarities are their traits, bonds with their siblings and mother and challenges. To begin, I’ll start with similarities of family relationships. Lupita and Ha’ both had great relationships with their mother. When both were having a tough time or in a bad situation both their mothers would be there to help them or talk to them about what was going on. When Lupita needed advice or help, Lupita’s mother would be there, as well as Ha’s mother, who would be their for
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Lupita and Ha’ were both there for their siblings and their siblings would be there for them as well. Their relationship is about trust and love because when Lupita or Ha’ had a problem in school or anywhere, their siblings would be there and they would tell them because they have trust in them and everything they do is out of love. The differences of Lupita and Ha’s relationship was that Lupita and her mother were more close than Ha’ and her mother because Lupita and her mother talk more in the book together than Ha’ and her mother. Lupita’s mother describes that their relationship would be endless. Like the umbilical cord, it connects them and it is endless. Unlike Ha’ and her mother, they both are close but Ha’s mother is always working to give their family a better life. She is always helping Ha’ wanting the best for her. The difference between their sibling relationship was Victoria was a girl and Khoi and Vu were boys. Lupita and Victoria's relationship was sisterly love. Victoria was always there for Lupita, they would cry and laugh together. Victoria was there when Lupita had take care of all her siblings when …show more content…
Both Lupita and Ha’ are females and have brown hair color. The difference are Ha’ is Vietnamense, 10 years old, has short hair, and has olive skin. Lupita's mexican, 14-15 years old, I imagine her with long wavy hair, is small with chubby legs, and brown skin

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