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Rules of the Game

by Amy Tan

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Rules of the Game Questions on Invisible Strength

Rules of the Game

The opening proverb in "Rules of the Game" reflects the concept of the "art of invisible strength" that Waverly's mother teaches her. This strategy involves being wise by not opposing forces directly...

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Rules of the Game

The first two paragraphs of "Rules of the Game" are crucial as they introduce the theme of "invisible strength," the mother as the antagonist, and chess as both a plot center and life symbol. The...

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