Review/ Compare and Contrast

the love father had for mother

danger

needles and thread

money for fabric and sandals

She chooses to leave for America because she hears from a man that her family would benefit from an education and work in America .

She chooses to leave for Paris because she has a cousin that lives there.

She chooses to leave for Canada because Uncle Son has a family there.

She chooses to leave for France because that is where most people from Vietnam go.

"If they are smart America will give them scholarships."

"My sons must first go to college."

"Choose America, more opportunities there, especially for a family with boys ready to work."

"The man behind us whispers, choose America."

Because Christianity is the best religion.

Because Christianity is preferred by the sponsors.

Because Christianity has the same believes that other religions have.

Because Christianity serves the people of Vietnam best.

"Mother amends our faith, saying all beliefs are pretty much the same.

"For a family to leave, an American must come to camp and sponsor a family.

"Mother says a possible widow, three boys, and a pouty girl make too huge a family by American standards.

"By chance Mother learns sponsors prefer those whose applications say 'Christians.'"

The main idea of the poem Last Respects is that people on the boat began to panic when they realized everything that was happening around them.

The main idea of the poem Last Respects is that South Vietnam no longer exists because of the Communist takeover taking place in South Vietnam.

The main idea of the poem Last Respects is that South Vietnam no longer exists and as a result people aboard the ship begin to panic, some attempt suicide.

The main idea of the poem Last Respects is that people on the boat began to panic because of the loud explosions, which made some people want to commit suicide.

The commander calls for everyone to be on deck in order to pay their last respects to South Vietnam, symbolizing the death of the country.

Brother Khoi eyes are like those of his broken chick, showing how devastated he is.

Ha unwrapped her mother's handkerchief, took out her mouse-bitten doll and tied it in a bundle.

A women, trying to commit suicide, attempts to throw herself overboard because South Vietnam is gone.

The main problem is that the ship stops in the middle of the night.

The main problem is that the distance to Thailand has increased.

The main problem is that the people aboard can't waste strength.

The main problem is that the ship is down to one engine which makes the ship vulnerable.

"Mother hugs me, hearts drumming as one

"If the Communists catch us fleeing, it's a million times worse than staying home."

"After many shouts and much time the ship moves forward with just one engine."

"It was risky to take the river route. We escaped bombs but missed the rescue ships."