Jan 6, 2010

The Joy Luck Club | Suggested Essay Topics

Feathers from a Thousand Li Away
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1. In what ways might this mother represent all immigrants to America?

2. In what ways might this mother represent all parents?

The Joy Luck Club
1. Compare and contrast Suyuan’s expectation of Kweilin with the reality of her life there.

2. Based on the details in this story, describe Suyuan.

3. Based on the details in this story, describe Jing-mei.

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1. What evidence in the story suggests that Popo was a good mother, not only to An-mei and her brother,...