In Saving Sourdi, the characters face many problems, but the biggest one is family loyalty, especially between Nea and Sourdi. Nea, who tells the story, feels a strong urge to protect her sister at all costs. This need drives almost everything she does in the story. The idea of staying loyal to family is something many readers understand, because it shows how far we will go to protect those we care about.
The second important fact is the roles and positions that the characters are to take up in culture and society. Nea struggles to navigate trying to save Sourdi as well as overcome the expectations culture brings in their relationship. This causes tension, like the bigger picture of discovering one’s true identity in a neat world, to be unique or be free.
The story also makes us think about self-sacrifice. How far should you go for your family before it hurts your own happiness and growth? These ideas blend together to give a powerful story of love, sacrifice, and relationship of family members.