The aunties encourage Jing-Mei to go to China to connect with her heritage and to fulfill the wish of her deceased mother, who had always hoped to reunite with her family in China. They believe that this trip would help Jing-Mei understand her roots and the culture that her mother came from. Additionally, it serves as a way for her to confront her identity and the complexities of her family's past.
to send her to china
when jing=mei camly describes her real career goals
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.
Jing-mei's mother, Suyuan Woo, passed away due to health complications, specifically from a series of strokes. Her death occurs before the main events of the story in "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan, significantly impacting Jing-mei's relationship with her mother and her understanding of her heritage. The loss serves as a catalyst for Jing-mei to reconnect with her mother's past and the legacy of the Joy Luck Club.
Doesn't finish college
to send her to china
to send her to china
Because Suyuan Woo died before she could connect with her children
To send her to China
It's money for Jing-mei to travel to China to find her siblings
The aunties give Jing-mei Woo a check for $1200 at The Joy Luck Club meeting because they want to sponsor her trip to China to meet her long-lost sisters. They hope that reconnecting with her sisters will bring Jing-mei and her family happiness and closure.
She doesn't mind; it's fashionable now to go by your Chinese name
The aunties
She expresses concern over the fact that she didn't know her mother well enough.
Do you Bei Jing? is it a city?There is not Mei jing city as I know.
To tell them about Suyuan Woo
To tell them about Suyuan Woo