The Character of Soka in Children of the River :: Children of the River

In stories of any genre, events may veer dramatically. This holds true for many characters in Children of the River, a level that tells the true nature of assortment. The most prominent change is evident in the character of Soka. Her character begins as very stubborn and strict and changes to that of a caring person. This set about will explore the true nature of Sokas behavior. At the etymon of Children of the River, the story unfolds in Cambodia. Soka has given birth to a baby (who dies later(prenominal) on). A warring faction, named the Khmer Rouge have begun to attack the city where the family, and egotism live. She lets stubborn, unwilling to leave her home, since she becomes weak. Her stubbornness almost costs her familys lives. This in like manner leads to a conflict with her husband. Stubbornness can become a very distracting trait in people, as is Soka. However this trait will become less prominent later on during the story. In the middle of the novel, Soka cha nges formerly again somewhat, from being very stubborn to very strict. She shows her strictness for the most part towards her teenager niece, Sundara. It is sometimes uncertain of her behaviour. She believes very highly of her cultures customs and beliefs. She thinks the Cambodian way is the only way. Her beliefs get very maddening sometimes, especially towards her niece. These patterns of behaviour distances Sundara from her aunt, turning her partially rebellious stead towards her family. Sokas trait keeps the story woven together, and adds a thorny pungency to it as well. But this trait changes once again. The last part of this story is essential to Sokas last change. She starts to show sympathy towards Sundaras needs. Albeit, slowly. This change is the most prominent throughout the entire story. What mostly surprises the reviewer is that of Sokas allowance of Sundaras seeing her friend Jonathan. What first sets this kitchen range of reaction off is Sokas allowance of Sunda ra to help Jonathans father, Dr. McKinnon with her actors line due to a medical urgency needed in Cambodia. I believe this is the most exciting part of the story. This change in Soka takes international some of the distance from Sundara because of her second change. This is a much needed change in Sokas disposition. In conclusion, all of these changes in Sokas personality change the story in their own unique way.