Jodi didn't trust the American identity because she feared that people in the orphanage tried to take away her own Indian heritage. Thus, she didn't let anyone touch her. Jodi's parents got a divorce and abandoned her and her little brother. By losing her parents, she lost trust in the people that she should trust the most. After Jodi lost trust in her parents, there's nobody else left to trust because she can't depend on anyone. She was afraid that the lady might beat Jodi up and abuse her in the orphanage. If she would let that happen, then she will loose her identity. Esther trusted the new American heritage because she trusted Father Paul and his
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