Lucy’s home is very different from Laurinda. She lives in a small, working-class house with her parents, who work hard in factories. Their life is modest and focused on hard work, which is different from the wealth and privilege at Laurinda.
Her family has traditional values, and they work hard to make a living in a new country. Lucy feels torn between the two worldsher family’s simple life and the fancy world of Laurinda. This makes her feel both connected to her roots and out of place at school. The big differences between these two settings show the challenges Lucy faces with her identity, class, and belonging.