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Suly's predicament escalates as she navigates her desire to join a friend's party while being tethered to the responsibilities of her family, specifically during a traditional festival. This tension highlights the challenges many children of immigrants face—where the yearning for social integration clashes with familial loyalty and tradition. Her initial refusal of her friend Ross’s invitation underlines her conflict: she aspires to the carefree lifestyle represented by her American peers but remains encumbered by expectations from home.