The theme begins to reveal itself when the narrator states “Real money was warn and green, American money”(Mukherjee 668). The idea that American money is the only real money shows the level of affection Jasmine has for the United States. The idea of just holding American money was such an accomplishment. After getting to Michigan via Canada, Jasmine realizes that it is up to her to make something of her life.

Jasmines self image is one of social stature. She views herself as being above the Daboo’s, the first family to take her in. This is revealed when the author says, “They didn’t seem to know they were nobodies, and kept looking at her and giggling”(Mukherj

This idea that educating herself on emigrating to America is more important and more beneficial than two years of college education gives a good perspective on Jasmines thinking about the importance of being in the United States.

As the story progresses Jasmines spontaneous ways help build the theme. The first time she goes for a night out in Ann Arbor, “the place to be”, Jasmine moves on and stays in Ann Arbor. Jasmine states “ I don’t know what happened girl,” “I feel crazy inside.” Maybe its time for me to pursue higher studies in this town.”(Mukherjee 669). Even though her friend tells her not to stay in Ann Arbor saying “This Ann Arbor, girl, they just don’t take you off the street. It cost like hell.”(Mukherjee 670). Never the less, Jasmine disregards her friends’ advice and stays in Ann Arbor sleeping on a sofa in the student union.

In this story Jasmine is a girl with ambition, but what does she accomplish? She comes to the Unites States to find a husband and get an education. Jasmine ends up not attending school and sleeping with someone else’s husband, instead of trying to find her own husband. Following the theme of the story she looks for an American dream and finds herself doing jobs she wouldn’t think of having in Trinidad, and associating with people she wouldn’t associate with back home. Through the story she is content with

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