... , James is fifteen years older than Minnie. Liu, on the other hand, is the cousin of Liu Jusong's kids which shows Liu's relative youth, suggesting that he is younger than James. This age gap between James and Liu creates an important difference in their characters. The description of James as a "well-informed man- who had been "through the public schools,"" suggests that ... illustrated by his Chinese decent and his name, Liu Kanghi, which suggests foreigner. Unlike James' pitiful attempt to win Miss Moran's love, Liu's proclamation of love for Minnie remains truthful and from the heart....

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