Character names
The main character?
Who is Adeline Yen Mah?
"I'll take care of you"
Who is Aunt Baba?
Adeline wins a class election and finally feels accepted by her classmates
What is school?
Adeline's family celebrates her birthday with a party every year
what is false
this duckling represents Adeline's innocence and loneliness
who is PLT
The grandpa's name?
Who is Ye Ye?
"You are the shame of the family"
Who is Niang?
Adeline is forced to live away from her family and study with other girls
What is boarding school?
Adeline works very hard at school and earns top grades
what is true
Adelines medals and awards represent her success in this area of her life
what is school
Father's nickname?
Who is Ba Ba?
"I am proud of you"
Who is Ye Ye?
Adeline learns she won the writing contest when the principal tells her
What is the principals office?
aunt baba is one of the few people in Adeline's life who is kind and supports her
what is true
PLTs death symbolizes the cruelty Adeline often experiences from these people
who are her siblings
Adeline's best friend?
Who is Wu Chun-mei?
"You don't belong with us"
Who is big sister?
Adeline preforms in the school play and is praised for her acting
What is the school auditorium?
niang treats Adeline the same way she treats her other children
what is false
school symbolizes this feeling that Adeline rarely receives at home
what is recognition (or acceptance)
The big sister?
Who is Jeanne?
"If you fail, don't bother coming home"
Who is father?
Adeline finally receives praise from her father after getting a medal from her class at school
What is the dining table?
adeline feels accepted and loved by everyone in her family
what is false
Adelines academic achievments symbolize hope for this in her future
what is a better life (or opportunity)