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the "Chinese" girl stereotype. This shows that Mona is a strong individual willing to fight stereotypes.
Barbara Gugelstein is Jewish. It is brought up almost every time Barbara is talked about in the book. One of the first stereotypes that Barbara is faced with is the Jewish nose. Barbara asked her parents what a Jewish nose was and they told her that it is a large nose the classifies her as a Jew. According to her parents, a Jewish nose is unattractive. They also tell Barbara that she has a Jewish nose. Instead of fighting to overcome the stereotype that people had of Barbara’s nose, Barbara had her nose "fixed." Barbara’s nose job showed that she is willing to assimilate to the norm. This is a huge sign of weakness that shows that Mona is stronger than Barbara.
Mona too has to deal with religious stereotypes. "You don’t look Jewish," is one of the most often heard sayings from the people at the pancake house who find out that Mona is Jewish. ...

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