The Feeling of The Joy Luck Club
two kinds背景介绍
1.Amy Tan 谭恩美1. Personal life:Amy Tan is a Chinese American writer whose works explore mother-daughter relationships. She was born in Oakland, California in 1952. She is the middle child in the family. In the late 1960s, her sixteen-year-old brother, Peter, died of a brain tumor. Within a year of Peter's death, Amy's father died of the same disease.After these family tragedies, her mother moved Amy and her younger brother to Switzerland, where Amy finished high school. During this period, Amy learned about her mother's former marriage to an abusive man in China.Amy received her bachelor's and master's degrees in English and linguistics from San JoséState University, and later did doctoral linguistics studies at UC Santa Cruz and UC Berkeley.2. Her famous works:Main novels: The joy Luck Club (1989) 喜福会The Kitchen God’s Wife (1991) 灶神之妻The Hundred Secret Senses (1995) 百种神秘感觉Saving Fish from Drowning (2005) 拯救溺水鱼Other Major works:Children literature: the Moon Lady, 1992 《月亮夫人》，illustrated by Gretchen Schields (1992)Sagwa, the Chinese Siamese Cat,1994 《中国暹罗猫》illustrated by GretchenSchieldsNon-fiction: the Opposite of Fate 《命运的逆反》or《事与愿违》 A Book of Musings，(2003) Mid-Life Confidential ,(1994)《中年心腹话》Mother 《母亲》(with Maya Angelou, Mary Higgins Clark) (1996)The best Americans short stories, (1999)3. Writing styles:Tan is the author to explore to relationships between the mother and the daughter. Most of her fiction, the conflict between parents and children can be visible everywhere.Tan portrays the discrimination from the American to the Ethnic Chinese women.Simplistic writing style, important and powerful issues.First-person or narrative style4. Awards:Finalist National Book Award Finalist National Book Critics Circle AwardFinalist Los Angeles Times Fiction Prize Bay Area Book Reviewers AwardCommonwealth Gold Award American Library Association's Notable BooksAmerican Library Association's Best Book for Young AdultsAsian/Pacific American Awards for Literature Honorable MentionSelected for the National Endowment for the Arts' Big Read New York Times Notable Book Booklist Editors Choice Finalist for the Orange Prize Nominated for the Orange PrizeNominated for the International IMPAC Dublin Literary AwardAudie Award: Best Non-fiction, AbridgedParents' Choice Award, Best Television Program for ChildrenShortlisted British Academy of Film and Television Arts award, best screenplay adaptationShortlisted WGA Award, best screenplay adaptation2.The joy Lock Club 喜福会1. Introduction：Amy Tan’s the Joy Luck Club is a masterpiece in Chinese-American literature. The Joy Luck Club mothers and their daughters have been the focus of research ever since the publication of this book. Some researchers put the emphasis on the relationship between the mothers and daughters while some others believe that it is the writing style that makes Amy Tan’s the Joy Luck Club a success. For there are conflicts that have been vividly described in this book, some researchers making the conflicts in the Joy Luck Club the theme of their thesis. However, in this thesis, maternal love will be the theme, and it will be interpreted from a cultural point of view.Through the stories of the Joy Luck Club, the secret-laden lives of four Chinese immigrant mothers and their American-born daughters are shown in front of the readers. The daughters reject their mothers’ seemingly constant criticism of everything they choose, from husbands to hairdos. They view their mothers’ warnings as irrelevan t, and their advice as intrusive. The daughters do not know what has inspired their warnings and advice: the hardships their mothers suffered in China before coming to the United States. Thus, as the mothers see it; their daughters are flailing in their mo dern American circumstances, unable to use what is “in their bones,” the family’s inheritance of pain that led to their determined strength for survival, which their mothers try to bequeath them. The mothers, meanwhile, watch with heartache as their da ughters’ marriages fail, as they expect less and less and so accept less and less. Conflicts have become something that prevents the understanding and communication between mothers and daughters. In fact, all the conflicts are caused by cultural differences. The Joy Luck Club mothers have accepted and been deeply influenced by Chinese culture, while their daughters are born and grow up in the United States and know little about Chinese culture. What they have accepted is the American mainstream culture which is somehow contradictory with Chinese culture.However, due to the maternal love of the Joy Luck Club mothers, the mothers and daughters finally understand each other. The maternal love in the Joy Luck Club helps the daughters understand their mothers; furthermore, its significance lies in that it serves as a bridge of cultural understanding between Chinese culture and American culture.2.Conclusion：Due to the disparate cultures they are born in, the Joy Luck Club mothers and daughters at first find it is difficult to have mutual understanding. However, as the Joy Luck Club mothers tell the daughters their experiences in China, their American daughters begin to know why sometimes their mothers’ behaviors are so different, or even backward and superstitious in their eyes. Their mothers suffer a lot before they immigrate to the United States, but the maternal love they impart to their daughters is not changing. The love is a typically Chinese one and differs from the love their American classmates and friends receive from their mothers. However, the maternal love serves as a bridge that links the differences and conflicts between the mothers and daughters.To sum up, the Joy Luck Club mothers are the carriers of the traditional Chinese culture, the media of history and memory and the bridges that link the past and the present. Their maternal love to the daughters is laden with Chinese culture. It is just because of this maternal love that the Chinese culture can be extended; Chinese history and memory can be rebuilt for the daughters. Through the maternal love of their mothers, the Joy Luck Club daughters finally accept their mothers and the Chinese culture their mothers represent. And from a deep level, the maternal love in the Joy Luck Club represents the momentum of the understanding and blending of all the cultures in the world, which is a call of the new century.《喜福会》是美国著名的华裔女作家谭恩美的代表作品。
The Joy Luck Club
The Joy Luck ClubThe Joy Luck Club" is about the four Chinese immigrant women and their children grew up in the United States between the respective story. The title of the novel" the Joy Luck Club" is the original mothers played mahjong party. These women moved to the United States for decades, but they still think constantly of raised by traditional education, abide by the Chinese for thousands of years the penetration in the blood, women have become almost feudal patriarchal ideology nature. Their common ideal is to strict education, over his daughter, so they can escape their this generation of women's destiny, they become the eyes of a happy woman. However, the mother of the bundle, the girls in their different ways a revolt, in this race, class, gender inequality in American society, two generations of women staged a fight each other to reach the same goal by different routes, by mutual recognition of tragicomedy. In the tragedy and comedy, the deepest impression is not character mouth lay things, but they cannot speak, those unable to touch, carefully conceal mentioning things, is the silence behind something. Here, silence has become a symbol, its huge destructive power to destroy the existence of female self-esteem, self-confidence and courage, so that they are suppressed in the heavy loss of the ability to survive. However once the silence is broken, the destructive power will immediately disappear, have been suppressed for a long time will be the recovery of human nature, the relationship between balance and harmony will be restored. " The Joy Luck Club" in they and most of the tales are silent and breaking the silence on the main line of weaving togetherThe Joy Luck Club,"" to give our inspiration: in the United States, is one of the so-called multicultural, namely sub-culture and mainstream culture to maintain a consistent pattern, essentially just a trick to cover other's eyes and ears, and cultural assimilation and psychological aggression cover. Then, with the other minority women, Chinese women only to regain the original self, breaking the silence and gender culture of silence, in their own way to self-esteem, self-confidence, independent life, to enter the " joy and happiness".。
常耀信《美国文学简史》(第3版)【章节题库(含名校考研真题)】(第26章 多种族文学(2))【圣才出
第26章多种族文学（2）I.Fill in the blanks.1.The most famous of the Asian American writers is_____,whose The Woman Warrior:Memories of a Childhood among Ghosts won_____for nonfiction for 1976and established her as a preeminent contemporary American writer.【答案】Maxine Hong Kingston,the National Books Critics Circle Award【解析】美国最著名的亚裔作家是汤婷婷（Maxine Hong Kingston），她的第一部作品是回忆录式的小说《女勇士》（The Woman Warrior:memoirs of a girlhood among ghosts），此书于1976年出版后，获当年美国全国书评界奖。
这部作品的文学成就和热销的程度在美国文学史上是空前的。
她从而蜚声美国文坛。
2.Another important Asian American writer is Amy Tan,whose first novel,_____, made quite a stir on the contemporary American literary scene and brought Asian American literature to the intensive scrutiny of readers and critics alike.【答案】The Joy Luck Club【解析】著名华裔美国女作家谭恩美（Amy Tan）的第一部小说《喜福会》一经出版就在美国文坛上引起很大轰动，并引起读者和评论家们对亚裔美国文学的强烈关注。
英文电影赏析——The Joy Luck Club
Amy Tan
Amy Tan
• Born in 1952 in Oakland, California to Chinese immigrant parents, Amy Tan followed her own path. Over the objections of her mother, she majored in college in writing and linguistics and pursued a career in business writing. Amy Tan's first fiction efforts were short stories. These attracted an agent, Sandra Dijkstra, who sold what became The Joy Luck Club to Putnam's. When published in 1986 The Joy Luck Club spent 40 weeks on The New York Times Bestseller list. It was nominated for the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award and was a recipient of the Commonwealth Gold Award and the Bay Area Book Award. The Joy Luck Club was adapted into a feature film in 1994, for which Amy Tan was a coscreenwriter with Ron Bass and a coproducer with Bass and Wayne Wang.
用英语介绍著名华裔作文
用英语介绍著名华裔作文Chinese-American literature is a rich and diverse genre that encompasses awide range of themes, styles, and voices. From the early immigrant experience to the complexities of identity and belonging in contemporary America, Chinese-American writers have made significant contributions to the literary landscape. One of the most prominent figures in this tradition is Amy Tan, whose work has resonated with readers around the world. Amy Tan was born in Oakland, California, to Chinese immigrant parents. Her upbringing in a bilingual and bicultural household deeply influenced her writing, as she often explores the tension between Chinese and American cultural values and norms. Tan's debut novel, "The Joy Luck Club," published in 1989, catapulted her to literary fame and became a bestseller, later adapted into a successful film. "The Joy Luck Club" is a poignant and powerful exploration of the mother-daughter relationship, intergenerational trauma, and the immigrant experience. Through the interconnected stories of four Chinese immigrant women and their American-born daughters, Tan delves into thecomplexities of cultural assimilation, generational differences, and the enduring bonds of family. The novel's emotional resonance and universal themes struck a chord with readers of all backgrounds, cementing Tan's reputation as a master storyteller. In addition to "The Joy Luck Club," Tan has penned several other novels, including "The Kitchen God's Wife," "The Hundred Secret Senses," "The Bonesetter's Daughter," and "Saving Fish from Drowning." Her body of work consistently delves into the nuances of Chinese-American identity, the immigrant experience, and the complexities of family dynamics. Tan's prose is imbued with vivid imagery, evocative storytelling, and a deep understanding of the human condition. Beyond her novels, Tan has also written essays, nonfiction, andchildren's books, further showcasing the breadth of her literary talent. Her memoir, "Where the Past Begins: A Writer's Memoir," offers a candid and intimate look at her life, creative process, and the personal experiences that have shaped her as a writer. Through her writing, Tan invites readers to explore theintricacies of her own cultural heritage and the universal themes of love, loss, and resilience. In addition to her contributions to literature, Amy Tan has also been an outspoken advocate for the Asian-American community and a voice for socialjustice. She has used her platform to address issues of representation, diversity, and the immigrant experience, shedding light on the complexities of navigating multiple cultural identities in America. Tan's influence extends beyond the page, as she continues to inspire and empower aspiring writers and readers alike. In conclusion, Amy Tan's impact on Chinese-American literature is immeasurable. Through her evocative storytelling, keen insights into the immigrant experience, and unwavering advocacy for the Asian-American community, Tan has left anindelible mark on the literary world. Her work continues to resonate with readers of all backgrounds, offering a window into the complexities of cultural identity, the enduring bonds of family, and the universal quest for belonging. Amy Tan's legacy as a trailblazing Chinese-American writer is a testament to the power of storytelling to bridge cultures, foster empathy, and illuminate the human experience.。
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Comments on The Joy Luck ClubThe Joy Luck Club，written by Amy Tan in 1989, focuses on four Chinese-American immigrant families who start a club known as “The Joy Luck Club” in which they play the Chinese game of Mahjong for money while feasting on a variety of food. There are twelve chapters divided into four sections, and each woman, both mothers and daughters, (with the exception of one mother, Suyuan Woo, who dies before the novel opens) share stories about their lives in the form of vignettes.In this article, There are many conflicts between a Chinese immigrant mother and an American-born daughter--- the mother-daughter relationship, the generational differences , the different culture background, and others.Here, I am going to make an analysis into the main conflicts between the Chinese mother and the America-raised daughter.Relationship between mother and daughter seems to be an everlasting topic in writing. Whatever kind of relationship a mother and her daughter are in, conflicts exist. Children is the last thing mother would give up. In this article, we can know that Suyuan ,an ambicious mother,forced Jing-Mei to do many things: When she saw Shirley Temple on the screen, she believed Jing-Mei could do that, too. When Jing-Mei sitting at the piano, she is confident with her daughter, and even after Jing-Mei ruined the performance, she didn’t leave her seat. While in Jing-Mei’s eyes, her mother always forced her, never asked for her opinion. No matter what Jing-Mei had done would never satisfied her mother. The daughter used to desired to get praise from her mother, however, as the time went by, the little girl grown up, she became resentful to her mother. She decided to be herself instead of what her mother want her to be.In my opinion , their conflicts stem from the cultural influences: Suyun’s Chinese suffering experience and Jing-Mei’s American raised background. Suyuan was borned and raised in China, she was taught in Chinese way: to obey, to resign herself to adversity. In China, Suyuan gave birth to a twin girls during the war time, which made her severely ill and hopeless to survive. So she decided to give up the twins, which became the most incurable wound in her heart. Later she moved to America, but the Chinese blood are still bleeding inside her body. She hoped her daughter approbate everything. Her early life was filled with pain and hardship.However, Jing-Mei was born in a total opposite environment. The United States was a peaceful ,democratic and inclusive society, the second generation of Chinese immigrant were raised in an American way. Through out the U.S history, the American people had high adoration to freedom and democratic. The second generation has a western mind and characteristics. They were taught to be independent and have strong awareness of individualism. Therefore, Jing-Mei wanted to be herself, to get out of her mother’s control, at the same time, she is longing for her mother’s approval, which her mother never gave.To conclude, the cultural distinction plays an important role in the forming process of an individual’s world outlook and moral outlook.The mother-daughter relationship in this article give us a good example to illustrate that how significant the cultural environment is to the future growth of humanbeing.。
介绍一个美国出生的中国人英语作文
介绍一个美国出生的中国人英语作文A Chinese-American Person I AdmireHave you ever met someone who was born in one country but grew up in another? Well, I have! Her name is Amy Tan and she is a Chinese-American writer that I really admire.Amy was born in 1952 in Oakland, California. Her parents were immigrants from China who moved to the United States a few years before she was born. Even though Amy was born in America, her parents made sure she learned all about Chinese culture and traditions when she was growing up. Her mother especially worked hard to teach Amy about her Chinese heritage.You see, when Amy's mother was young, she had to leave behind her mother and family in China during the chaos of World War II. Amy's grandmother was so poor that she had to wander the streets as a kid, begging for food and money. So when Amy's mom came to America as an adult, she wanted Amy to understand how difficult life can be and to appreciate all the opportunities she would have growing up in the United States.Amy's mom would tell her stories from ancient China about brave women warriors, evil emperors, magical creatures, and more. These fascinating tales from the past sparked Amy'simagination and made her fall in love with storytelling from a young age. As she got older, Amy realized that the stories her mom told contained many wise lessons about life, survival, and Chinese culture hidden within them.In school, Amy was an excellent student who loved reading and writing. After graduating from college, she decided to become a writer and an author. Her first few books didn't sell very well, but in 1989 she published a novel called "The Joy Luck Club" that became an international bestseller!"The Joy Luck Club" is about the relationships between four Chinese immigrant mothers and their four Chinese-American daughters. In the book, the mothers share many classic Chinese folktales and stories that teach life lessons, just like Amy's own mother did for her when she was little. The heartwarming and poignant tales in the book gave readers a window into the struggles of the immigrant experience and the cultural divides between generations.After the huge success of "The Joy Luck Club", Amy Tan went on to write several more popular novels that explore similar themes of mother-daughter relationships, cultural identity, and the Chinese-American experience. Her unique perspective as the child of immigrants who grew up straddling two vastly differentcultures has made her stories insightful, authentic, and deeply resonant for millions of readers worldwide.Through her writing, Amy Tan has played an important role in sharing Chinese culture and giving voice to the hardships and triumphs of the immigrant journey. And it all traces back to those captivating stories her mother told her as a little girl growing up in America. Amy once said, "If you can't get a pleasure out of a simple old story, you have missed a huge slice out of the gratification of life."I really admire how Amy took the tales her mother passed down and used them to craft beautifully written books that provide such a rich, cultural tapestry. Her novels have educated people across the globe about the Chinese heritage while also exploring the universal human experiences of family, struggle, and finding one's identity.I aspire to be just as hard-working, imaginative, and appreciative of my own cultural roots as Amy Tan. She is living proof that the stories we hear from our parents and grandparents can shape who we become and provide a wellspring of creativity that allows us to share our experiences with the world. I'm so glad I learned about this remarkable Chinese-American author!。
喜福会论文thejoyluckclub
The Joy Luck ClubAbstractThe Joy Luck Club is written by Amy Tan，a famous Chinese American writer. In the novel, she presents the stories of four Chinese-immigrant women and their American-born daughters. Each of the four Chinese women has her own view of the world based on her experiences in China and wants to share her experiences with her daughter, and they never cease to try to build a bridge over the cultural differences and conflicts between them and their daughters with their maternal love of vari ous forms. At first the daughters don’t understand their mothers and the Chinese culture that their mothers represent, but as time elapses, the daughters begin to understand and appreciate their mothers' past and accept their mothers in the end. In fact, it is the maternal love the Joy Luck Club mothers extend to their daughters that finally makes their daughters understand them and the Chinese culture that they represent. In this sense, the maternal love not only symbolizes Chinese culture, but more importantly serves as a bridge over the mothers and daughters, and over Chinese culture and American culture.Key WordsThe Joy Luck Club; conflicts; understanding; culture; maternal love摘要《喜福会》是美国著名的华裔女作家谭恩美的代表作品。
《喜福会》电影英语作文母女关系的思考
《喜福会》电影英语作文母女关系的思考全文共6篇示例，供读者参考篇1The Special Bond Between Mothers and Daughters in the Movie "Joy Luck Club"Hi everyone! Today, I want to share with you my thoughts about the movie "Joy Luck Club" and the special bond between mothers and daughters. This movie is about the lives of four Chinese-American women and their relationships with their mothers. It taught me a lot about love, understanding, and the importance of family.The movie explores the challenges faced by both mothers and daughters as they try to connect with each other across generational and cultural gaps. It made me realize that even though we might sometimes have different opinions or ways of doing things, our mothers always have our best interests at heart. They want us to succeed and be happy in life.In the movie, we see how the mothers have their own dreams and aspirations, but they also want their daughters to have even better lives. They want us to learn from theirexperiences and avoid making the same mistakes they did. Sometimes, they may seem strict or demanding, but it is because they want us to grow up to be strong and independent individuals.One of the most touching moments in the movie is when the character June realizes that her mother, Suyuan, has been trying to connect with her all along. June discovers that her mother left behind a special gift for her, a jade pendant, which symbolizes her mother's love and hope for her. This scene made me realize that sometimes, we may not fully understand our mothers' intentions or the sacrifices they make for us, but their love is always there.Another important lesson I learned from the movie is the power of communication and understanding. Often, there are misunderstandings between mothers and daughters because they come from different backgrounds and have different perspectives. It is important for us to listen to each other, to try to see things from their point of view, and to have open and honest conversations. This can help bridge the gap between generations and strengthen the bond between mothers and daughters.The movie also taught me the importance of embracing our cultural heritage. In the movie, the mothers share their stories and traditions with their daughters, hoping to pass on their Chinese roots. It made me realize that our cultural heritage is something to be cherished and celebrated. It connects us to our past and shapes who we are today.In conclusion, the movie "Joy Luck Club" touched my heart and made me appreciate the special bond between mothers and daughters. It taught me about love, understanding, and the importance of family. I now understand that even though we may have different perspectives, our mothers always want what is best for us. It is important for us to communicate, listen, and embrace our cultural heritage. Let's cherish the love and wisdom that our mothers share with us, and remember to always be grateful for their presence in our lives.I hope you enjoyed reading my thoughts about the movie "Joy Luck Club" and the special bond between mothers and daughters. Remember, our mothers are our greatest treasures!I hope you find this essay helpful! If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, feel free to ask.篇2当然可以！以下是一篇关于电影《喜福会》中母女关系的思考的小学生风格英语作文。
英文电影鉴赏——喜福会
plot overview
a movie made specifically for women.
• One of the mothers • Famous Chinese American actress • The first Asian lady who the world's most beautiful 50 people
• The United States of America Independent Spirit Award winner(美国独立精神 奖获得者) • A member of the American Screen Actors Guild and Oscar lifelong judges(美国演 员工会会员及奥斯卡终身评 委) • Main works:Heaven & Earth, Joy Luck Club,The Soong Sisters(宋家王朝)，Turtles in
One of the mothers Famous Chinese
American actress
The first Chinese
academicians in RADA （Royal Academy of Dramatic Art）
The first Chinese 007
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After these family tragedies, her mother moved Amy and her younger brother to Switzerland, where Amy finished high school. During this period, Amy learned about her mother's former marriage to an abusive man in China.
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The review of The Joy Luck ClubThe Joy Luck Club is concerned about the fierce love and misunderstanding between the four Chinese mothers who immigrated to San Francisco and their American-born daughters. The mothers use their Chinese way to love their daughters, but their daughters want to revolt. Therefore the conflict and bittersweet love between the two generations is shown in the novel.In this story, something really impressed me. The mothers fight for their Chinese old--style life, they have the bravery to give up their unfortunate life in China and go overseas to San Francisco with nothing but hope to start their new life. Besides, the daughters, who are born in America but educated in the Chinese way, struggled for their families aroused my more feelings.June-----Chinese educationIn my view, June is rebellious, maybe it caused by the misunderstanding between she and her mother. When she was young, her mother told her that she could be anything she wants. It was just her mother’s hope. However, her mother educated her in the Chinese way. June was asked to play the piano that she didn’t like and always be compared with Waverly. In her opinion, her mother wanted everything to be the best and believed she can be anything she was. Therefore, shemeans to force her mother, and told that she was not a slave of her mother. When she grew up, she became acutely conscious of having failed her mother, and thought maybe she was the biggest appointment of her mother’s life.In my opinion, June is not wrong. She has the right to fight for her freedom. We shouldn’t blame her for giving up what she dislikes. And her mother’s hope is not wrong either. Actually, her mother’s Chinese education way is wrong. If she concerns her daughter’s future, she should not let her daughter play the piano without asking if she really like it. Even she uses tough measures to make June play the piano, because she thinks if her daughter wants to be obedient, her daughter should do what she asked.When June became an adult, her mother told June that she understand June. I think it’s too late. Her mother should understand June when June told her mother she didn’t like playing the piano; otherwise, June wouldn’t be directionless in her life. I believe June’s mother love June. Their conflicts, in some degree, dues to Chinese education way. June’s story is really similar to many people’s unhappy childhoods; parents want their children can have a bright future, so they cultivate us in their own terms without concerning our interest, which is the disadvantage of Chinese education.Waverly------communicationIn Waverly’s mind, whatever she says, whatever she does, whatever she thinks, her mother always have the perfect counter-moved. However, she tries to please her mother, even her first marriage was with Chinese man, but finally they divorced. She tried to let her mother accept her new boyfriend. But no matter what she does, she feels she couldn’t make her mother satisfied.On the other hand, when Waverly was young, her mother always shows her off. It made Waverly feel annoyed, so Waverly gave up playing chess. Her mother just responded in silence that is really similar to my mother. In Lindo’s mind, her daughter feels ashamed of her, which makes her sad. And Lindo hopes she can be like her mother to be important in daughter’s heart. However, she doesn’t know the power she has on Waverly.They are the funniest in these four families. They just like two kids piqued with each other, and then they become reconciled. So if they communicate with each other and tell their true feelings, their misunderstanding would be cleared up.Lena------silenceI think Lena is the most obedient in the four daughters. To some extent, she is also obedient to her husband and has such a financial"equality" marriage. She wants her mother be happy for her, so she doesn’t tell her mother how miserable her marriage is. She is totally controlled by her husband, although Lena feels frustrated and powerless, she doesn’t dare to talk it with him. In my view, Lena is really like the Chinese woman in the feudal society, which is a husband-centered society.This plot of the novel is ingeniously conceived. Lena is born in America, which is a democratic society advocated free speech. However, her inner seems more like Chinese. So we can see how deep the Chinese influence is. Fortunately, her mother helped her to voice for herself.Rose------weakIn my view, Rose is smart, passive and a little bit traditionalism. When Ted introduces her to his mother, she is discriminated. So we can see, in that year, the yellow people are not welcomed. And after she getting married, she becomes so weak in her character. She seldom expresses her own ideas. She lets Ted make all the decisions, which makes Ted feel annoyed. And when Ted puts forward divorce, because he has an affair with other woman, Rose even doesn’t know how to deal with. Until she knows her grandmother’s story, she changes again. She becomes powerful and strong to voice out and tell him that he can't just throw her out of his life.I think June is similar to Waverly. Both of them long for freedom and have the bravery to fight against Chinese traditional ways. They have ideas of their own and they know what they want to be. Lena and Rose are similar. They have the shadow of Chinese women. At the beginning, they don’t know themselves’worth and lose themselves, but later they can face the unfortunate life and get rid of shadows, with hope. Although how weak they maybe, they can shout out and pursue happiness.In this novel, the author tells us the life of Chinese immigrants and America born Chinese. I once envied others going overseas. I think they must have a rich and happy life. But I don’t know how hard to build their new families, find their worth and get respect.The swan feather in the beginning of the novel was a symbol of all hopes that the mother wanted to give the daughter. Maybe it is also the author’s hope that Chinese immigrants and the ABC can have a bright future---a future with hopes, grace, respect, and love.。