Refer to Inside Out and Back Again for a complete version of this text.
In the story, Hà eats her lunch in the restroom to escape the noisy, confusing cafeteria and the cruelty of other students. In the classroom, she tries to make herself invisible to others by staring at the floor. She keeps her feelings inside until, one day, she accidentally confides in her teacher and things change for the better.
How does this response develop a theme in the story?
Hà learns that by sharing with others, one feels less alone.
Hà shows that it is more sensible to avoid conflict than to confront it.
It proves that, for most students, school can be overwhelming.
It demonstrates that problems usually solve themselves over time.