Several characters in The Sun Is Also A Star wrestle with their identities. While Charlie rejects his Korean heritage, Daniel embraces his. However, he still doesn't love the path to success his parents have laid out for him. The wannabe poet would rather write about the human heart than study the human body, and while he has nothing against dating Korean girls, he falls head over heels for Natasha. Speaking of which, Natasha fights deportation because her entire life is in New York, and she can't imagine creating a new identity in Jamaica. Meanwhile, her father Samuel struggles to accept his identity as a family man when he's always dreamed of fame and fortune.
Questions About Identity
- Natasha says the secret to Charlie's awful attitude is that he doesn't like himself very much. Do you think she's right?
- Why do Daniel's parents believe becoming a doctor is the best path for him?
- Is Samuel justified in regretting his decision to have a family? Why or why not?