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The Joy Luck Club

by Amy Tan

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The Joy Luck Club

Amy Tan's The Joy Luck Club employs various literary devices to enhance its narrative. In "Four Directions," synecdoche and metaphor illustrate Waverly's complex relationship with her mother, using...

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The Joy Luck Club

In "Rice Husband," Lena insists on splitting expenses 50-50 more than Harold does. This arrangement reflects Lena's desire for independence and her determination not to be financially dependent on a...

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