Jing-Mei Woo
Jing-Mei's and Suyuan's idol that Jing-Mei aspired to be
Who is Shirley Temple
The gift that Waverly shows to her mother that she got from Rich.
What is a mink coat?
The place where the death of her brother, Bing, took place.
What is the beach?
The husband of Lena St. Clair.
Who is Harold?
The person who forces Jing-Mei to begin playing piano
Who is Suyuan Woo?
Waverly Jong's sisterly competitor
Who is Jing-Mei?
In her professional life, Rose faces pressure to succeed and assert herself in this field.
What is psychology (or therapy)?
Lena's career in this field symbolizes her quest for autonomy and self-expression, despite her mother's desire for financial stability and traditional success.
What is architecture or interior design?
The reason Jing-mei visits to China
What is the result of Jing-mei "pressured" into visiting china, carrying her mother's dreams instead of hers.
The reason Waverly quit chess
What is the result of her mother bragging about her skills in chess
In dealing with her failing marriage, Rose reflects on her mother's teachings, specifically this concept, which involves taking control of one's destiny.
What is "nengkan"(the belief in one's ability to do anything one sets their mind to)?
Through comparing her mother's marriage to others, She learns this lesson which she applies to her marriage.
What is the importance of expressing one's emotions?