Characters
Had unfulfilled aspirations of becoming a doctor and a poor relationship with their mother
Who is Marilyn?
Object that represents a life constricted by gender roles
What is the Betty Crocker Cookbook?
An illegal method of immigration used by Chinese men in the early 1900s
What is a paper son?
"Don't ever smile if you don't want to."
Who is Lydia?
Relationship that James uses to cope with his internalized racism
Character who accomplished Marilyn's unfulfilled dreams
Who is Janet Wolff?
The gifts that represent Lydia's lack of identity
The course once required by women in high school
"The confident young man in his imagination dwindled into a nervous little boy."
Who is James?
The event that caused the most insecurity within the children's early years
What is Marilyn's disappearance?
Character who craves attention from their family members
Who is Hannah?
The significance of the metal type of the necklace James gives Lydia
What is...the desire to fit in by conforming to social trends?
What is the 70s?
The character that said, “I am disappointed. I thought you were different.”
Who is Marilyn?
The incident that demonstrates that violence won't resolve feelings of vengeance
What is Nath punching Jack?
Character who imposes gender roles onto their child
Who is Marilyn's mom?
The place where all the characters feel connected to each other
What is the lake?
The pivotal court case on interracial marriage
"You don’t feel like smiling? Then what? Force yourself to smile. Don’t criticize, condemn, or complain."
What is How to Win Friends and Influence People?
The conversation Lydia never had with Nath on the phone
What is suspecting an affair between James and Louisa?
Worked at Lloyd Academy
Who are James' parents?
The food that represents James' reconciliation with his cultural background
What are bao buns?
What is Yale?
"Is there anything that gives you a deeper sense of satisfaction?"
What is The Betty Crocker Cookbook?
What is miscommunication?