GOP chapter 13-18

Chapter 13

1. Marci has a bad relationship with her parents. She feels awkward to talk to her parents. There is a big conflict between her parents and her, so they always have a fight when they talk. 
2. First, throw out the letters, and do not think about them. Second, tell her sister the truth. Third, live her own life and not just imitate her sister’s. 
3. I don’t think Sookan will follow Marci’s advice, because she will feel guilty. She still cares about her family and the traditions in the Korean culture. She feels that if she does it, she will be a disgrace to her family. 

Chapter 14

1. Sister Reed gives a beautiful pearl necklace to Sookan, because she thinks Sookan is a truly extraordinary young woman. 
2. Ellen is engaged to Kyle in this chapter. 
3. Her parents are so upset, they said Ellen should give the ring back. After Sister Reed called her parents, her parents were furious. They also asked her to call the announcement off and  come home right away. 
4. I agree with her position. We can see Sookan is a true friend of Ellen. She really care about Ellen’s happiness. If Ellen elopes, she will be happy for one moment. After that moment, she may regret. Though, she gets married with Kyle, but she will not be happy without her parents’ benediction. Her parents love her, Ellen should talk to her parents. 

Chapter 15

1. She spent all her money for the party. She spent her time on the party and drank alcohol. She feels guilty, because she played instead of studying. She thinks her sister will disappoint at her. However, she really enjoys the party. She is confused that whether it is her problem or her sister’s problem. Also, she starts thinking whether she should obey to her sister. 
2. If I were Sookan, I would not spend much money on the clothes, instead, I would put on my hanbok. I would keep attending parties and hang out with my friends, but I would only do these things every two weeks. I would not tell my sister these things. 

Chapter 16

1. I think she has accomplished. She got great job on her study. Second, she remains the scholarship and keep studying in America by working so hard. Third, she fits in well in her first year. She makes good friends. 
2. At first, she thinks the only important thing in her life is to study, she took many difficult classes. Also, she cares her sister too much, she even cannot live for herself. She changed a lot. Now she understands studying is not the only important thing. She takes painting class. She starts to enjoy her college life. 

Chapter 17

1. Her mother died. 
2. First, she could not believe that, she sat, buried her face in her hands and sobbed. She stayed in her room and cried for the rest of the day.  She regretted to come to America when her mother needed her most. At last, she decided to work hard. 

Chapter 18

1. She realizes that no one is infallible, she needs to accept her sister and respect her without obeying her blindly. She has to follow her heart. 
2. I will suggest her not to be sad for long and talk to her sister and brothers more. Something happened, we cannot change it, but we should appreciate what we have. Her sister and brothers are her only relatives, so she need to appreciate them and talk to them more.