Topic
Idea
Identity
What you eat has an impact on how you identify yourself.
Bud & Diana
Their relationship reflects differences between cultures.
Their identities are interdependent.
Their relationship goes through several stages: idealization, rebellion,
acceptance.
Their relationship is complicated not only because of the usual parentchild conflicts, but also because of Jordanian/American differences.
Influence of Bedouin Can be seen in the constant travel, in Diana’s
culture on the
restlessness, and in the Abu-Jaber family relationships.
characters
The older ladies
In the book
Help Diana grow by providing role models to either
Conform to, rebel against, or combine.