The themes of hate and judgment are shown throughout Little Bee. Whether it's Lawrence's threats, the negligence of the detention officers, or the sidelong glances of relatives at Andrew's funeral, Little Bee is always in the midst of some sort of judgment. However, there is one character who shows pure love and understanding for Little Bee, regardless of her outward appearance or culture. Charlie O'Rourke may be considered naive, but it is his naivety that allows him to see past the discrimination Little Bee receives. It is the first example of how children are often blind to this type of repugnance. Charlie gives readers insight into this phenomenon by allowing Little Bee to comfort him and finally removing his Batman costume. Just like any typical four-year-old, Charlie is a crier. Sarah is often able to stop her tantrums, but only on the surface. Once Little Bee makes her way into O'Rourke's story, we find out what's really going on in Charlie's brain. The first example of this is at Andrew's funeral. In a fit of anger and confusion, Charlie falls into the grave...