ruth

• social worker
• adjectives

  • grieving
  • sarcastic
  • intelligent
  • hurting
  • annoyed at her parents
  • stubborn
  • reserved
• key quotes

  • but i'm sure he can speak for himself
  • can't i even say anything
  • we need to talk about thembas
  • deportation no way the kelos must stay
• key events

  • 8- alem teases ruth about themba
  • 11- argument with parents
  • 14- opens up to alem (themba)
  • 19- plan appeal with mustapha + alem
  • 23- talks in campaign
• significance

  • affected by teenage suicide
  • children are affected by fostering a child
  • family