The Joy Luck Club

In "Two Kinds," the crab and cat symbolize June's self-understanding and her relationship with her mother. The small crab June chooses reflects her tendency to settle for less, which her mother...

Tan uses dialogue at the mahjong game in chapter 1 to characterize An-mei, Lindo, and Ying-ying by revealing their personalities through it. Kind An-mei guides June through the game and praises...