Almost all characters are White, but some names suggest diverse ethnicities and one sympathetic and supportive adult character is Black.ĭella and Suki's mother was addicted to crystal meth and is in prison in another state for causing an explosion while manufacturing it. Foster mother Francine is gruff and pretends not to care, but she's a great model for supporting the sisters, advocating for them, and taking care of them responsibly and thoroughly. Della's teacher is pretty oblivious and unappreciative of how hard it is for Della to cope with school and her emotions, but she changes when she finally really understands what Della went through. She learns from that the hard way, and determines to ask for help when she needs it. Suki is a good model for taking care of Della, but tries to suppress her own experience of abuse and doesn't ask for help when she's really hurting. She's extremely loyal to her older sister Suki, and they model a close and loving sibling bond even though they fight sometimes. She learns why that's important, and it helps her find the courage to get help and to confront the man who assaulted her in a legal setting. Della is a great model for speaking out about things that are wrong.
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