How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Title.Paragraph)
Quote #10
I see that it has the image of the flying bird on its cover, and I say a silent prayer of thanks to the street boy whose name I will never know. (169.Believing.1)
Lakshmi gave the street boy the card the first American gave her, and he passed it along. The ties of friendship and the kindnesses Lakshmi has given and received have, in the end, enabled her to reach for freedom.
Quote #11
"Please," I beg her. "Come with me. If you stay here, you will die."
Anita is clutching my arm. "Don't go," she cries.
I cannot move.
I cannot go to my American.
And I cannot walk away from my crooked-faced friend. (177.TheWordsHarishTaughtMe.15-17)
It's incredibly difficult for Lakshmi to choose between the friendship she has developed and the unknown. How have friendships made it strangely more difficult for Lakshmi to leave Happiness House? Could you argue that friendship and kindness have both saved her and hurt her?