To raise her spirits while living in Kweilin.
To raise her spirits while living in Kweilin.
She is ashamed.
A piano prodigy
She did it to get free lessons for Jing,
jing meis mother
She is ashamed.
She gets free piano lessons for jing mei
Wonton<
Because she wanted her to play the piano!
Jing-Mei's father is a Chinese man named Canning Woo. He marries Jing-Mei's mother, Suyuan, and they have Jing-Mei together. He is portrayed as a kind and supportive father who tries his best to connect with Jing-Mei despite their cultural differences. He is a patient and understanding character in the novel.
Jing-mei's mother says that Jing-mei has too much "chutzpah," which means excessive self-confidence or audacity. She believes that Jing-mei's strong-willed nature can be seen as too much for others to handle.
Jing-mei's mother sits at the head of the table. This position symbolizes her authority and control over the family dynamics, reflecting her traditional values and strong influence in Jing-mei's life. The arrangement of the seating also highlights the generational and cultural differences between Jing-mei and her mother.