Quote: "After talking about her situation rather indifferently, emotions of sadness and despair are revealed when she cries telling the narrator about her last days with her family in her hometown."

Definition: Round character - A literary term referring to a complex, fully developed character in a story who has multiple layers to their personality and undergoes change or growth.

Highlight: The contrast between Laylor's outward behavior and inner emotional state adds depth to her character and challenges the narrator's (and reader's) initial perceptions.

Example: The progression of Laylor's emotional disclosure throughout the story serves as an example of how initial impressions can be misleading, and how brief encounters can reveal complex human experiences.

Highlight: The narrator's description of Laylor evolves from admiring her "spectacular eyebrows" to later referring to them as "pantomime," illustrating the shift in perception as more details about Laylor's situation come to light.

Example: The contrast between Laylor's initial appearance and her actual condition is exemplified by the narrator's observation of her "muddy boots" and "mildewy" smell, juxtaposed with her earlier efforts to fix her hair in the mirror.

Quote: "Even though she just fled from Uzbekistan three days ago and sleeps on the square of London, she still does not hesitate to be trusting and selfless."

Vocabulary: Precarious - uncertain or unstable; not securely held or in position; dependent on chance; risky.