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"Single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions,  and the roots spring up and make new trees."  ~Amelia Earhart How can this quote be used to describe the characters we have met up to this point (Ch 13)? Describe the character and their act of kindness? Make a prediction about how their kindness will "make new trees" 

Viji knows that some aspects of her life will be so much harder  if she runs away with Rukku, but she proceeds with her decision anyway?  Why? Also, consider... How does the author, Padma Venkatraman,  develop  her characters to convey the meaning of the story?