e night. Laurel cannot expect her son to follow an example she herself has not set. Laurel...knows there are some things you cant get rid of and other things you cant get back. (230) People identify themselves using not only qualities within them, but through culture and family as well. Through these few examples, it is easy to see some of the foundations that can foster an entire, complex identity. It is understandable how interesting and varied humans can be, drawing from so many directions to build who they are. Identity is not very complex at all, it comes through living day to day....