... and powerful as it is. The First Theme, Feeling Powerless There are many examples of how Lalu feels powerless in this book. When she was sold for two bags of seed, in order for her family not to starve, the bandits kidnap and beat Lalu, then sell her to Madam. She tries to think of ways to escape, but when she ... is the most important theme. On page 142 Charlie tells Lalu,The Negroes had terrible lives? they came to America in chains and were? whipped. Raped. Sold at will.? Many bad references are made about Chinese people, such as,Show the Chink!? (Page 152) andA Chinaman can't own la...

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• Grade Level: High School