The List of Things That Will Not Change

Bea is a flawed character, but she is always working on improving herself. Why does she say she was a different person when she was eight compared to now, at age 12? What were her flaws during the period of her parents’ divorce, and how did she overcome them?

What is the purpose of Bea’s list? Why do her parents create it for her, and how does it help her along the way? Why does Lizette tell Bea that she’s lucky her parents still love each other?

How does witnessing the unfolding of the relationship between her dad and Jesse teach Bea about The Unconditional Love that Composes a True Family? Why does Bea compare this love to her dad and uncle hearing corn grow together?