As Andrew learns of this ancient text, his professor states that Kieu, '"says everything about the Vietnamese She is a prostitute, The things she has done are not commendable[but] they are selfless acts. ... Andrew understands that survival and selflessness are linked to prostitution within Vietnam. ... Andrew writes that he wishes he "could tell her of the warmth and respect" he feels towards her because he appreciates her, "selfless devotion to her family," (135). ... He is overrun with regret about his past because he feels party responsible for Chi's dea...

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