What does Teresa’s behavior in the school setting in "Seventh Grade" help Gary Soto reveal about her character?

Teresa's behavior in the school revealed her kind and quiet nature.

Explanation:

In Seventh Grade by Gary Soto,  Teresa had a difficult time fitting in, in the school. She is a hardworking girl, who works harder than other students, She is unsure of herself but has a kind and quiet nature. one of the main point of the story, tells the reader the importance of being oneself and not try to be someone else, for instance Victor tried to impress Teresa by pretending He knows French.

The main setting of this story was a middle school. Victor is the protagonist of the story, this story is also character driven.

as for symbolic actions, the narrator's tearing down the wallpaper in an attempt to find the "woman" in the wallpaper represents her struggle to retain or regain her sanity.   the wallpaper has been part of her confinement and by her tearing it down, she is freeing herself from that confinement.