Waverly Jong represents a complicated mixture of admiration, envy, and competition for the narrator. She serves as a source of inspiration and frustration as the narrator navigates their relationship and feelings of inferiority.
A rival prodigy
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Waverly Jong
When Waverly fears that she will lose a chess match and shame the family, Mrs. Jong says, "Is shame you fall down nobody push you." Under the humor of her syntax, however, her words are powerful and biting - that is, Waverly has no one to blame for her failure but herself. That is one way Mrs. Jong teaches Waverly.
The cast of Eeuwig Jong - 2014 includes: Leopold Witte as Narrator
Waverly's brother received a chess set for Christmas one year. When some of the chess pieces come up missing, Waverly lets her brothers use some of her candy for chess pieces and they allow her to start playing chess.
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.
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.
The point of view in "Rules of the Game" by Amy Tan is third person limited, focusing on the perspective of the protagonist, Waverly Jong. This allows readers to see the world through Waverly's eyes while maintaining some distance to observe her relationships and experiences.
The cast of Biscuits - 2011 includes: Michiel de Jong Hugo Konings Laura Rebecca as Narrator
Waverly's mother creates a special set of family rules for Waverly to instill discipline, respect, and a strong sense of cultural identity. These rules reflect her desire to guide Waverly in navigating both their Chinese heritage and American society, emphasizing the importance of hard work and dedication in achieving success. By enforcing these rules, Waverly's mother aims to protect her daughter from potential pitfalls while fostering her talent as a chess prodigy. Ultimately, the rules represent the mother's love and aspiration for Waverly's future.
He's alive.