A Place for Us
Often times we feel like our path is already carved out for us. We feel that we have to take this path in order to "fit" in with our family or because it's the "right" choice. Sometimes people feel to take this path in order to not disappoint or hurt their family. They have sort of an internal battle while trying to find the balance between living up to their parent's expectations but also being who they are. In the novel, A Place for Us, a family-oriented dynamic is presented. As first-generation immigrants, Layla and Rafiq work hard to stabilize and create a warm home for their children. Their daughters Hadia and Huda obediently follow the family's traditions and make a sincere effort to learn all of the cultural aspects of their religion. In the novel, the phrase "...for..." is often repeated to show that the family values respect and each one thinks of the impact of their actions before contemplating to do what they want. Layla and Rafi...