There are many funny scenes in the novel, in addition to its humorous tone. What feelings are invoked when in Seattle, Saigon, or Orange County? Discuss how the different neighborhoods and houses play a pivotal role in the characters' lives.ħ. Setting plays an important part in the novel. What are some ways they demonstrate their affection, albeit in perhaps untraditional manner?Ħ. Although they all have various frustrations with one another, the D?ng sisters and their daughters clearly love each other. Why was jade such an important symbol to the family, specifically through jewelry?ĥ. Do you think the idea of mother/daughter guilt is a universal concept?Ĥ. Th?o references her "Asian-daughter guilt" (page 74), when talking about being away from home for as long as she has. Are any of the daughters like their mothers?ģ. Discuss the similarities and differences between each generation of women. The story starts with the beginnings of a curse and predictions from a psychic-how do both the curse and psychic set up the rest of the story?Ģ.
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