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    Rules of the Game” “Rules of the Game” was written by Amy Tan. This short story takes place in Chinatown district of San Francisco during the 1950’s. Waverly was known as the child prodigy after she grew interest of chess while her brothers were playing it one day. Her brother‚ Vincent‚ had received a used chess set that were also missing some pieces from a Baptist Church Christmas Party that her family had attended. Waverly‚ being six years old‚ learns to play chess and becomes a national

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    Many people have a very healthy‚ friendly relationship with their mother. Some people though‚ may feel like they need to break away from their mothers ties and gain control. In “Rules of the Game‚” by Amy Tan‚ Waverly is in a power struggle between her and her mother. Waverly is embarrassed by her mother’s inability to assimilate to culture. For example‚ after Waverly’s first chess match‚ she is annoyed by her mother trying to give her tips: “As she wiped each piece with a soft cloth‚ she said‚

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    Rules of the Game There was a Chinese kid that moved to the U.S‚ and she was interested to play chess. She learned how to play the game. She was great at beating the other players‚ and she had a talent for playing chess. When she was 9-years-old. She was a National Chess Champion‚ and became the most popular person in the U.S. She met Bobby Fischer‚ the most legendary chess player ever born. In the “Rules of the Game” the author Amy Tan Writes that life is like a chess game; when you’re losing

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    their family culture. In the short story The Rules of the Game‚ by Amy Tan‚ Mei Mei is taught from a young age to always win. Mei Mei’s mother is a Chinese American and raises her by following the Chinese culture. Mei Mei is convinced that she has to win every argument‚ game‚ and even the respect from others. When Mei Mei wins a chess tournament her mother does not congratulate her but instead says‚ “Next time win more‚ lose less”(Tan 121). The simple fun game of chess instantly turns Mei Mei into a competitive

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    Rules of The Game” “I was six when my mom taught me the art of invisible strengths.” As Waverly says in the first sentence of the short story “Rules of The Game” by Amy Tan. Waverly‚ her mom‚ and her two brothers go through a hard‚ but important life lesson. The lesson taught them something important that no matter what‚ love will always be there.Waverly particularly meets her mother’s expectations by herself to be more mature‚ more respectful‚ and a child or young adult with discipline. As

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    Physical and Social settings in “Rules of the Game” by Amy Tan The physical and social settings of “Rules of the Game” create an atmosphere which helps to bring out the true essence of the story [The rest of the paper continues from here] Arora 2 Assignment 2 “Rules of the Game” written by Amy Tan is a short story that focuses on the conflict in identity that Chinese

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    Practice Essay: Introduction: Amy Tan’s story‚ “Rules of the Game‚” takes place in San Francisco’s Chinatown‚ where Waverly Jong lives with her parents and two brothers. Waverly is a chess prodigy who took place in many competitions. Her mother Mrs. Jong is very proud of Waverly‚ maybe more. Her mother tells her lots of things she thinks Waverly needs to know to survive in the world‚ but unfortunately‚ Mrs. Jong’s advice comes across as nagging. Through Waverly and Mrs. Jong’s relationship‚ arrogance

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    When a person achieves fame‚ they often find themselves changed in a bad way. In the story "The Rules of the Game’’ by Amy Tan Waverly is a character who is changed by fame throughout the story Waverly changes her feeling toward her neighborhood‚ her brother‚ and her mother when becoming famous in chess game. One major change Waverly undergoes in the story is her feeling and involvement toward her neighborhood. Before she became a frequently explores and playing in her neighborhood for example Waverly

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    by your family? In the memoir “Fish Cheeks” by Amy TanAmy‚ a Chinese-American girl is embarrassed by her family’s Chinese customs at Christmas Eve dinner. The reason she is so humiliated is because her family invited the minister and his family over for dinner‚ and Amy‚ who has a crush on their son Robert‚ is acutely aware of the cultural differences between the two families. In spite of the fact that the meal was a horrifying event for young Amy‚ she eventually learns to appreciate her mother’s

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    English III AP/ Period 5 9/15/13 “Mother’s Tongue” by Amy Tan 1. Amy uses emotional appeals throughout her essay as she does in her first couple paragraphs. Amy says “I am a writer” to show that she simply loves to write down her mind and that is it. 2. Tan’s argument is simply referring to the somewhat embarrassment she has when people notice her mother’s broken English. As she goes on it begins to bother her to a point where she feels sympathetic for her mother. As she feels this‚ she

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