If there's a 17-year-old out there who doesn't have some issues with his or her family, tweet us @Shmoop. Seriously, we want to know your secret.
Natasha and Daniel are no exception to volatile family dynamics, although their issues may be slightly heightened. For one thing, Natasha overhears her starry-eyed father say he regrets even having a family. This knowledge effectively ends any daddy-daughter days she had planned. Daniel seems to have a healthier relationship with his parents. However, since they're Korean immigrants who sacrificed everything to come to America, he feels like he has no choice but to follow their plan for his future, whether he likes it or not. Spoiler alert: He doesn't.
Questions About Family
- Both Daniel and Natasha's most memorable childhood stories involve their least favorite family members. Why does Natasha think that's the case?
- How does Dae Hyun's background influence his plan for his sons? Why does Daniel say Attorney Fitzgerald wouldn't understand?
- Why does Samuel say he resents having a family?
- Who is the worst member of either Natasha's or Daniel's families—and why is it Charlie?