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In the end of the book Dex is more open about feeling tired and unsure of their purpose. Traveling with Mosscap helps Dex slow down and reflect on their own needs. Mosscap’s calm questions challenge how Dex thinks about life and what truly matters. Their journey shows that growth can come from quiet moments and honest conversations, not just big actions.

Until here, Dex and Mosscap grow closer during their journey. Dex opens up more about feeling tired and unsure of their place in the world. Mosscap listens without judging and stays curious about humans. Their friendship helps Dex slow down. This part of the book shows how understanding can help someone feel seen and supported. Im curious about why Dex’s story is such a quiet way instead of using more action?

By this point in the book, Dex and Mosscap spend more time together, and their conversations become more meaningful. Mosscap keeps asking questions about what humans really need, which makes Dex reflect on their own life. Dex starts to feel less alone but also more unsure about their purpose. This part of the story shows how curiosity and honest questions can lead to personal growth and self discovery.

By this part of the story, Dex and Mosscap begin talking more deeply about life and purpose. Mosscap asks simple but powerful questions, like what humans need. These conversations make Dex think in new ways. I think the author named them “Dex” because it sounds simple and neutral, which matches their quiet and thoughtful personality. The short name also makes them feel relatable and open to change.

Until I read until page 64, Dex decides to leave their normal path and head into the wilderness. Even though they were good at helping others, they still felt unsatisfied. This choice shows how serious Dex is about finding answers. When they finally meet Mosscap, the robot, it feels surprising but also important. This moment begins a new part of Dex’s journey and raises bigger questions about purpose and humanity.

Until pg 50 Dex has grown more confident as a tea monk. They travel to different villages and meet many people who need someone to listen. Dex stays calm and thoughtful during conversations, showing they’ve learned from past mistakes. Even though they help others feel understood, Dex still feels unsure about their own path and wonders what they are missing in life.

By the end of the novel, I felt really sad. Changez fully embraces his identity and no longer tries to fit into American expectations. His experiences, especially after 9/11, push him to question power, loyalty, and success. Changez chose to go back to Pakistan and criticized America’s power.”

For me, it was very interesting that Juan-Bautista appeared at an important moment in the story, when Changez felt very confused about his future. Their conversation makes Changez reflect on how hard it is to forget where you come from once memories are formed. Juan’s words push Changez to think more deeply about his identity and help guide him toward the idea of leaving America.

By this point, Changez has fully changed the way he sees America and himself. He no longer feels proud of his job and begins to reject the values of Underwood Samson. Growing his beard showsthat he is getting older, reconnecting with his identity and culture. Changez becomes more confident in his beliefs and starts standing against the system he once wanted to be part of.

For me, I feel that Changez has changed a lot. He feels uncomfortable working for Underwood Samson and no longer agrees with its values. After spending time in Chile, he starts to question America’s focus on money and power. He also feels more connected to his home country. These experiences help Changez realize he no longer wants the life he once worked so hard for.

For me, until I read i felt weird. Changez starts to feel uneasy about his success. Even though he is doing well at Underwood Samson, he feels disconnected from himself and others. His relationship with Erica becomes more complicated, and he notices how America’s actions affect how he sees the country. These experiences push Changez to question his beliefs and begin changing how he views his life and identity.

As I read, I felt kind of confused because Changez begins to feel torn between who he is and who he is expected to be. He enjoys success at Underwood Samson, but he also starts feeling uncomfortable with how focused he is on money and power. His relationship with Erica and the events around him make him question his identity. These moments are when Changez is starting to change inside, not just on the outside.

It was very confusing to me because Changez’s name hints that he will change as the story goes on.He says that what’s inside a person matters more than looks, but his actions don’t always match. In college, even while working three jobs, he still dressed very well.This shows that he cares about appearances too, which suggests he might struggle with his identity and face, but I think it will change later in the story.

The interview that I read stood out to me because of how tense Changez felt. This job means more than just work to him it represents stability and respect. Since his family struggles financially and success matters a lot. Changez wanted real wealth, not just the appearance of it, but others judged him based on looks and status rather than his true self.

From the beginning of the book, the interview caught my attention. Changez was very nervous, and I think it’s because this interview could change his life. He comes from a poor family, so money is important to him. He wants to be truly successful, not just look successful. People care more about how he appears than who he really is inside.

When I finished the book, I was very sad but confused. When I read that Uncle Frank killed himself, it showed me that he couldn’t handle the pressure of his own actions and people. For me, his choice made me confused because he is a veteran. From reading this, I learned that if I made a mistake, it's all my responsibility to clear that mistake before it gets bigger.

I felt that the story gets very intense as Davy watches his family struggle with the truth about Uncle Frank. Everyone is tense, scared, and unsure what to do. I think Davy sees how racism and power affect the town and how adults can make painful choices. I think that Davy is forced to grow up fast, learning that doing the right thing can hurt the people that you care about.

I felt very sad when I read the story because it gets even heavier for Davy. His family has very huge pressure as they struggle with what Uncle Frank has done. Davy sees how adults argue, hide things, and make painful choices. He also sees more unfairness toward the Indian peoples. It shows that Davy is losing his innocence and learning how hard and scary the truth can be.

After reading up to page 93, I feel even more sorry for Davy because i the book it says that his family is breaking apart because of Uncle Frank’s actions. Davy’s dad is trying to do the right thing, but it’s causing more pain. It means Davy sees how unfair people are to Indians and how some care more about family than justice. His learning that doing what’s right can be lonely and that the truth can hurt deeply.

After reading up to page 78, I feel sad and shocked for Davy and his family because it must be hard to learn that someone you love has done terrible things. Davy is growing up fast and seeing that people aren’t always what they seem. The story shows how racism and power can make people stay quiet about the truth. It makes me think about how hard it is to do what’s right to do.

When I read this, I got very shocked because things got harder for Davy and his family. His dad, Wesley, decides if he should arrest Uncle Frank for hurting the Indian women. This makes me upset. Davy learns that doing the right thing can be painful, especially when it’s against family. He also sees how unfair people are to Indians. I think Davy is growing up fast and learning the truth about what is right and wrong.

In pages 40–45, I felt that Davy feels more confused and upset for what he learned about what Uncle Frank has done. His parents argue about what is right, and I think Davy sees how hard it can be to do the right thing when it hurts your own family. The racism toward the Indian women becomes clearer, and Davy starts to lose some of his childhood memories. Will Davy be brave enough to face the truth about his uncle?

In pages 35 to 40, Davy starts to see how bad things really are. His family talked about what Uncle Frank did to that Indian woman who trusted him very well and respected him. It shows that racism in their town and how people ignored it because Frank is a respected person. Davy begins to realize that families can have dark secrets and see the truth. Will Davy ever be able to look at his family the same way again?

While reading this story, I could really connect with the 12-year-old protagonist, Davy. For example, to drive cars really fast that I like to do. Also, while I'm reading, I saw some of the racism toward Indians that we discussed in class. Dr. Frank showed me that by hurting the Indian women who came to him for help. I think there will be more examples of racism later in the book, and I think I can learn a lot.