I feature a protagonist grappling with their identity and the complexities of family secrets against the backdrop of a rapidly changing society. The narrative explores themes of cultural assimilation, betrayal, and the search for belonging.
- One of the main character's defining physical traits is considered a symbol of their heritage, and a source of both pride and shame.
- The story is set in a time of great social and political upheaval, which deeply affects the protagonist's personal life.
- The main character experiences prejudice and discrimination due to their ethnicity, adding to their internal conflict.
- A significant portion of the plot revolves around a forbidden love and the repercussions it has on the protagonist's family.