Setting and Plot
Who did Lena St. Clair hear on the other side the wall?
Teresa and her mother
Who are the main characters?
Lena St. Clair and Betty St. Clair (The mother)
What is the author's theme?
The misinterpretation of emotions and Language alienation
Death of a thousand cuts
In what way/ways does the author develop style
The author uses various narrative techniques to develop characters and themes.
What did Teresa climb through to get back to her room?
The fire escape
What did Teresa climb through to get back to her room?
The fire escape
Why did Lena misinterpret her mother's words at the hospital?
She didn't want her father to see her mother as crazy and to cause him more grief with the empty crib.
Lena's Great Grandfather
How does the author use Ying-Ying as a way to shift the narrative from storytelling to a current situation?
The author Shifts in the narrative voice are evident as Ying-ying alternates between reflecting on her past and commenting on her daughter's current situation
How does the plot unfold in Chapter 6?
The plot revolves around Ying-ying’s memories, particularly her struggles and hopes, creating a narrative that connects her past and her daughter’s present.
Was the baby going to be a boy or girl?
Boy
What is the significance of the moon in Chapter 6 of “The Joy Luck Club”?
The moon serves as a recurring motif, symbolizing the cyclical nature of life and connecting to universal themes in the novel.
Who did Lena translate Chinese for?
Her Father
What recurring motif in Chapter 6 symbolizes the cyclical nature of life and connects to universal themes in “The Joy Luck Club”?
This motif is the moon, representing the ongoing cycle of life and its influence on characters across different chapters.
What is the primary setting in Chapter 6 of “The Joy Luck Club”?
The main setting is Ying-ying’s reflections on her past and her daughter’s current situation, providing a perspective on cultural and personal experiences/ stories
The father always says the mother is Just..?
Tired
How does Amy Tan convey hope in Chapter 6 of “The Joy Luck Club”!
Hope is expressed through Ying-ying’s reflections on her daughter’s future, emphasizing the importance of overcoming fear.
What was Lena's mother chinese name?
Gu Ying-ying
Which stylistic choice does Amy Tan use to vividly describe Ying-ying’s emotions and struggles in Chapter 6?
the impact of syntax, employs fragmented sentences to convey the fragmentation and emotional experiences by Ying-ying
Ex(No more I could talk. No more I could be happy.)
Where did Lena's mother get released from?
Angel Island Immigration Station
What ethinicity is Lena's father?
Irish
How does the theme cause Lena to find comfort in Teresa's life?
Lena and Betty's relationship is silent, due to lack of proper communication. In contrast to Teresa and her mother's violent and loud relationship, in which she finds comfort thinking that her life is better.
What did the mother mean when she said she "became a Dragon instead of a Tiger"?
Her Chinese zodiac changed from Tiger to Dragon because the father changed the mothers birthyear on the immigration papers.
How does the author provide insight into Ying-ying’s past and present experiences in Chapter 6?
the use of flashbacks, offers a layered narrative that enriches Ying-ying’s personality