optimistic p. 11 para. 4 Lupita is optimistic because she always believes that things will get better. For example, she tells her father that he will catch more fish tomorrow.

helpful p. 17 para. 1 Lupita is helpful because she takes care of her younger siblings when her mother is too distraught to take care of them.

proud p. 29 para. 5 Lupita is proud because she refuses to thank Captain Ortega for the wages her father earned, especially after the way he treated Salvador.

Character Goal: Lupita's goal is to help her poor family financially.

Problem: Lupita's problem is that her father has died and the family cannot make enough money to survive in Ensenada.

Possible Solution: Perhaps Salvador and Lupita can make enough money to help their family if they go to the United States to work.

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