Jane's Relationship With Her Uncle In Re Jane

Throughout Re Jane, Jane has a terrible relationship with her uncle. One instance is highlighted when Jane reflects on her childhood, when she would constantly fight with her uncle. After each dispute, Jane would attempt to run away from home, and each time, her uncle would chase after her.
Many times there isn't an obvious reason for an action. Jane is unable to comprehend why her uncle does not wait for Jane to return home, even though he’s tired, but instead chases after her. While reflecting, she considers his actions, “I never understood why my uncle didn’t simply give up, when it would have been the easier thing to do”(285). The reason for this is actually quite simple: deep down, even if Uncle Sang doesn’t believe it, he loves Jane. As shown in Re Jane, as well as real life, people express feelings such as love in different ways. For example, the
In my experience, Americans tend to show their affection more, while Asians show tough love for their children. Many Asian parents believe that if they provide food, clothes, and shelter, then they have accomplished their roles as parents. Many times when my parents or grandparents call me, the first thing they say is not “Hi, how are you?” or “Long time no see,” but rather, ni chi guo le ma “Did you eat yet?” It does not matter what time of day it is. This will always be the start of any conversation. Similarly, my parents and grandparents don’t end our conversations with “I love you” or “take care,” but rather, duo chi yi xie or “eat some more.” Instead of showing their affection and care directly, Asian parents have a more indirect approach to parenting. Asking about their child’s day and asking if they ate food are both ways of showing that the parents care about their children. Taking care of a child’s emotional wellbeing contributes to their survival in society in the same way food ensures their physical