Red, White, and Whole

Red, White, and Whole is a novel written in verse. Why is this authorial choice important to the story? How might the story be different if it were written in prose? Use quotes from the narrative to support your answer.

Reha undergoes important character development as the story progresses. How is she different at the beginning and end of the story? What has she learned and how has she changed? Provide examples from the text.

As the daughter of immigrants, Reha feels caught between two worlds. If you are an immigrant or the child of immigrants, Reha’s story may sound familiar to you. Write a personal essay comparing your own experiences to Reha’s. How are they the same, and how are they different?