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Charlie Beat Hong King Part 4 Analysis
In the beginning of part three, the book mentioned Lalu’s confusion and worry about the ability of buying herself back. The conversation between Charlie and her had resulted in the fact that Hong King will never sell Lalu. She acknowledged this fact and determined to set herself free again by killing Hong King. This was a very courageous thought of a woman, she never held a gun before but she still is certain to win her own dignity and freedom back. Charlie beat Hong King in a gambling game and won over Hong King’s saloon, properties and Lalu. Lalu felt embarrassed and angry because she had a plan of winning her own freedom since her father sold her to the bandits. After reflecting the facts that Charlie was trying to help her yet again,

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