The character traits that allow Lina, Jonas, and Andrius to ultimately persevere are their determination and bravery. They adapt to their situation and learn to survive. These characters are similar because they are all driven by their love of family and hatred toward the NKVD. They are different because they do not have the same job or the same physical strength. “‘We’re digging holes,’ I said. ‘Jonas made shoes all day.’ ‘I cut trees in the forest,’ he said” Sepetys (136). I am most like Lina because neither of us gives up and we remain hopeful no matter the bleakness of the situation. We believe in our fathers. She was hopeful that her father would find her and her family. “I thought about papa. ‘I need to get word to my father so he can