Because the men in the novel are lustful, Lawrence decides to have an affair with Sarah even though there is a choice to stay with his wife but because he is lustful choose otherwise. “I don't like how I feel about you. It would be great if I loved my wife and it would be great if I didn't work for the forces of darkness. I wish I could be as idealistic as you. But that's not me, Sarah. I can't afford to act like I'm someone. I'm nothing. Even my cover story is nothing. Three days in Birmingham-Birmingham, damn it! In a course to learn something that everyone accepts. I'm hopeless. It's so plausible it's tragic, don't you think? (Cleave 170) This quote shows that Lawrence has a chance to go home to his wife and son and be a family again, but because he is a man and in the novel men are lustful, he chooses to have an affair. Because the women in the novel are brave, Little Bee decides to call the police to help her find Charlie even if the police can deport her. “The police, Sarah,” he said. I stared at her. His eyes were pleading. She looked terrified. And then, very slowly, his face changed. He became firm, resolute. He took a deep breath and nodded at me. He turned, slowly at first and then very quickly, and ran up the steps to the embankment. (Cleave 238) Since Little Bee was brave, she decided not to put herself in front of others and calls the police for Charlie.