American Born Chinese Plot/Characters
This is the girl who Jin has a crush on at his high school.
Amelia
A god or god-like being, often the subject of worship.
Deity
The tyrannical ruler of Wonderland with a penchant for ordering executions. Her short temper and love for playing croquet with flamingos add a touch of chaos to the story.
The Queen of Hearts
Weak.
Feeble
Noticeable by physical senses, particularly touch.
Tangible
He is the author of American Born Chinese.
Gene Luen Yang
Dissolve, disappear.
Dissipate
An attendee of the tea party, he is constantly falling asleep, but awakens long enough to answer questions and recite a poem.
The Dormouse
Having no energy, being very tired
Languid
With a great deal of passion and dedication.
Fervently
Jin and Wei Chen initially bond over their interest in this toy.
Transformer
Stiff and awkward, unnatural
Stilted
This melancholic creature with the body of a turtle and the head of a calf shares its exaggerated and tearful life story during Alice's adventures.
The Mock Turtle
Worthy of attention.
Remarkable
Agitated and confused.
Flustered
This is the sport that Danny plays. He is on the varsity team.
Basketball
Rudeness, lack of respect.
Impudence
During her trial, Alice is accused of being a thief of this particularly food.
Tarts
Done in a curious way.
Inquisitively
Without end or pause.
Incessantly
This principle deity of Chinese mythology convinces the Monkey King that he always has power over him by tricking him into thinking that his fingers are actually heavenly pillars, which the Monkey King urinates on.
Tze-Yo-Tzuh
To be right or appropriate.
Behoove
This character admits the craziness of Wonderland when he tells Alice "We're all mad here."
The Cheshire Cat
Feeling or showing a deep dislike or hatred.
Contemptuous
To play and run around happily; to romp.
Frolic