The first theme that emerges is characters longing for acceptance. Pariag Indian feels this way about moving to a new location to be part of a bigger group and community. This in turn makes him feel more worthwhile. Pariag says, "The main reason he had come to the city to live was so that he could join up with people, be part of something bigger…" Pariag wanted to experience a sense of belonging. He correctly understood that only through new relationships could his life feel more meaningful.