Chapter 10: Power on Earth
"Overcoming our pain from the war. Learning to trust when we're afraid. Learning to honor the past while letting go of it at the same time. These are the things you came to Vietnam to learn...Perhaps it's your turn now to teach." (273) This is a maxim offered to Le Ly by Anh. Anh is telling Le Ly that she has already learned everything she wanted to when she decided that she wanted to return to Vietnam. Since she has now learned everything, she must now go and teach everything. The power is now in her own hands. It is up to her to live the best life she can. Along with this, she must provide the best life for her family. As a woman, she now has the power to make a difference. This reminds me of a popular 90's song called "I've Got the Power".
I really liked how you connected the quote and explanation to a song, I would not of thought of that. Great Job!
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