If I remember correctly, the resolution to the conflict in "Homesick" is D) Jean finds a way to feel as though she fits in, in China, without sacrificing her American identity.
Answer:
I say yes.
Explanation:
I think it is a good way to start off because it shows the dedication she has to her fathers restaurant, and it explains the restaurant is in a hot spot in New York!
On the other hand, one could certainly make the argument that these characters are static, meaning that they remain relatively unchanged in any significant way in the story.