In "The Joy Luck Club," when Suyuan says her husband is made of "too much wood," she is metaphorically describing his personality as rigid, inflexible, and emotionally distant. This suggests that he lacks warmth and adaptability, which creates barriers in their relationship. Suyuan's comment reflects her frustration with his inability to connect on a deeper emotional level. Overall, it underscores the theme of contrasting personalities and the challenges of communication in relationships.
She's referring to the elements that make up each person
Made from wood.
It means your husband said or did something that you found to be funny. It made you laugh.
stiff or made out of wood
It is a club traditionally made of wood, designed to hit the longest distances. Today it is frequently made out of metal as well as wood.
A kirk is a church in Scotland. So a church made of wood or in a wood.
It can be. It is a participle of the verb to wood (to cover with trees), which has virtually no modern use. The related adjective wooden is used to mean made of wood.
The Spruce Goose was the biggest aircraft ever made, made with completely wood.
When Suyuan Woo says her daughter has "too much water," she is expressing concern that her daughter lacks the emotional resilience or strength to navigate life's challenges. In the context of "The Joy Luck Club," this metaphor highlights a perceived imbalance; Suyuan believes her daughter is overly sensitive or vulnerable, which can hinder her ability to succeed. This reflects the cultural differences in how emotional expression and strength are valued in Chinese versus American contexts.
"Made of" and "Made from" can mean the same thing. "That can is made from aluminum." "That can is made of aluminum." However, they can't be used the same in every situation. You can say: "That house is made of wood and made from workers." But you can't say: "That house is made of workers and made from wood."
If you mean the dolls, they are made of plastic, but if you mean the BBQ well they are made of metal as far as I'm concerned.
I'm guessing you mean the skeleton, which was made of wood.