The character of Rules of the Game by Amy Tan can be seen as more of a tragic hero. Waverly Jong faces internal conflicts and struggles within her family dynamics that result in her personal growth and self-discovery, but not in the classic epic hero sense of overcoming external challenges to achieve a great quest or noble legacy.
In the short story "Rules of the Game" by Amy Tan, the character of Waverly Jong is motivated by a desire to gain her mother's approval and respect. This motivation propels the rising action of the story as Waverly becomes increasingly determined to succeed in chess and assert her independence.
In the Amy Tan book Rules of the Game, the character of Vincent Jong receives a chess set for Christmas. Vincent's sister Waverly took to the game immediately instead.
In "Rules of the Game" by Amy Tan, the antagonist is not a specific character but rather the societal expectations and pressures placed on the protagonist, Waverly Jong, by her mother and the Chinese culture she belongs to. These external forces create conflict and drive the story's plot.
In "Rules of the Game" by Amy Tan, Meimei's mother tells Vincent to throw away the chess set because she wants Meimei to focus on her schoolwork and not waste time on a hobby that she sees as a mere distraction. Meimei's mother believes that success and achievement in academics are more important than playing chess.
Amy Tan is a/an Writer
Waverly Place Jong is the protagonist of the story. Her mother (not named in the story) is the antagonist of the story. There are two other brothers in her family, Vincent and Winston (minor characters). Lau Po is the older Asian man that helps to better her chess skills.
Certainly! In "Rules of the Game" by Amy Tan, one example of irony is when Waverly's mother insists she will stop taking her to the market, only for Waverly to realize the consequences and beg to continue. A symbol in the story is the chess game itself, representing the strategic and competitive nature of Waverly's relationship with her mother.
Amy Tan was born on February 19, 1952
The cast of A Conversation with Amy Tan - 2009 includes: Amy Tan as herself
Amy Tan has two children.
Amy Tan was born on February 19, 1952.