In the autobiography ‘Chinese Cinderella’‚ Adeline Yen Mah shares the story of her childhood as an unwanted daughter. Throughout her story‚ she faces many challenges that she must overcome. These challenges test her; they are able to make her stronger‚ wiser‚ but also weaker. With the right coping strategies‚ the difficulties she encounters will make her stronger and wiser; however‚ without developing the right attributes‚ the hardships she opposes will make her weaker and more incapable. Adeline’s
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Other cultures provide viewpoints different from what Americans typically see. For example‚ Chinese culture has many aspects that might seem strange to those living in the United States. The Chinese consider symbols such as the Chinese dragon and certain numbers and colors important in living their day-to-day life. They have a great focus on family throughout their life‚ and the teachings of Confucius are integral to their society to this day. A fifteen-year-old female living in China experiences
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To begin the story “Two Kinds”‚ the song “My Way” sung by Frank Sinatra‚ would greatly pair with this short story. Not only does the song complement the ideas and themes shown throughout “Two Kinds”‚ but it also enhances them‚ making it clear to the listener what connections are forming between the two pieces of literature. In addition to that‚ the theme of independence is frequently seen in both the song and short story. As a result‚ the song could play anywhere in the scene and still fit perfectly
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Lately‚ I have been hearing a lot of talks from my friends and colleagues that they have enrolled their parents‚ close relatives and loved ones to the Al-Anon group. I was a little bit curious and asked my colleague what was the buzz all about this Al-Anon group‚ and she directly answered me that it was the answered prayer she was praying for her mother. She shared with me that it’s been a while that their family had troubles dealing with their mom who was a chronic alcoholic. As long as she can
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The Joy Luck Club is a movie about the fate of four Chinese immigrant mothers; Suyuan‚ An-mei‚ Lindo ‚ and Ying-ying ‚ and their four Americanized daughters; June‚ Rose‚ Waverly‚ and Lena. In The Joy Luck Club the daughters are too young and naive to understand their mothers and the hardship they faced. The mothers want their daughters to break the American habit of only looking at people’s outward appearances. The mothers’ want their daughters to realize that they have a better life in America than
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Imagine being born with only 2 arms and 2 legs that must be a real struggle‚ poor Quarta.In the story‚ The Girl Who Was Born With Only 2 Arms And 2 Legs by Stuart Baum Ouarta is Optimistic. She is optimistic because she is determined to not seem different‚ She is kind and Resilient. All of these qualities make Quarta optimistic The first reason Quarta is optimistic is she is Determined not to seem different. First of all she looks past her arms and legs‚ when she goes to lunch when they have to
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Hope in the Land of Injustice By Cristina Marchis-Crisan Insert Cover picture (by illustrator) Once upon a time there were two girls. They were cousins‚ few years apart. The name of the older one was Lily. She was always pleasant‚ loving‚ and positive. On the other hand‚ Miriam‚ the younger cousin‚ was full of life‚ but always complaining. She always found reasons to be upset for something‚ to be mean‚ and to throw tantrums like a two-year-old would do‚ if something was not done
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Did you know people who stay up later at night are likely to be more intelligent‚ than people who go to bed early! I bet you would be more intelligent when you start to read “Courage for Beginners‚” by Karen Harrington. This book only has 289 pages so that you can get a short read. Since it is in first person point of view you get all the details‚ and feelings of the main character‚ Mysti. It can really apply to your life as it is in realistic fiction. Don’t just get caught up in the joyful cover
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Intercultural Communication of Joy Luck Club Review Kimberly Gutierrez Cerritos College Abstract The movie‚ The Joy Luck Club introduces the intercultural communication and culture defined‚ that defines four woman and their daughters‚ individuals from their different Chinese cultures. The study of intercultural learning that reflects the relationships of four mother and daughter pairs‚ upon their multiculturalism has contributed to their strains of their relationships of different beliefs
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The New Chinese Generation The story “SHUN-WAI” by Taien Ng investigates the changes and differences of the Chinese culture over time as well and between generations. The narrator Taien is Chinese-Canadian‚ and talks about her experiences in life and how they affect her. In the story Taien first describes her mother as being a strong woman‚ and how her mother would only say “You see? Mothers know best!” (Taien 54). Her mother also then switches the topic to the problems of Taien’s vegetarian
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