Characters
This character starts the Joy Luck Club in China.
Suyuan Woo
Why did Suyuan create the Joy Luck Club in China?
To bring hope and happiness during the war
The mahjong game represents what?
Life, strategy, and fate/control
“She had a story…” refers to who?
Suyuan Woo
What theme is shown by the women meeting despite hardship?
Hope
Who is Suyuan Woo’s daughter?
Jing-Mei (June) Woo
What tragic event happens to Suyuan during the war?
She loses her twin babies
The swan feather represents what?
Hope and dreams for the future
“The feather may look worthless…” means what?
Small things can have deep meaning
What theme is shown through Suyuan’s loss?
Sacrifice
Who takes Suyuan’s place in the Joy Luck Club?
Jing-Mei (June) Woo
Where was the Joy Luck Club first formed?
In China during the war
The swan was originally what?
A full, beautiful bird symbolizing big dreams
“What she really wanted to say…” shows what struggle?
Language barrier between generations
What theme connects mothers and daughters?
Generational conflict
What role did the other women play in Suyuan’s life?
They were her support system and close friends
Why does Jing-Mei feel unprepared to replace her mom?
She feels she doesn’t understand her mother
The Joy Luck Club dinners represent what?
Unity and shared culture
“She speaks Mandarin and I reply in English…” shows what?
Cultural and language divide
What theme is shown through Jing-Mei’s struggle?
Cultural identity
What kind of person was Suyuan Woo?
Strong, hopeful, and determined
Why did Suyuan leave her babies behind?
She was too weak and near death during the war
The swan feather saved for Jing-Mei represents what?
A mother passing hope to her daughter
“I will give her this feather…” shows what?
A mother’s love and hope
What major theme is shown through Suyuan’s story?
Perseverance through hardship