... between them. On the other hand, a swan feather introduces both novel and film. The image of the swan feather reappears throughout the entire film. This signifies the mother's hopes for a new life according to the "American Dream- and simultaneously the rude awakening in which they receive upon their arrival in the United States. Unlike the book, which in later chapters barely ... had to use numerous symbolic signs to tell the viewer the period of time. I think that this was very clever on his part. For example, he used songs, costumes and hairstyles. The movie used fabulous Chinese gar...

• Word Count: 1403
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

... between them. On the other hand, a swan feather introduces both novel and film. The image of the swan feather reappears throughout the entire film. This signifies the mother's hopes for a new life according to the "American Dream- and simultaneously the rude awakening in which they receive upon their arrival in the United States. Unlike the book, which in later chapters barely ... had to use numerous symbolic signs to tell the viewer the period of time. I think that this was very clever on his part. For example, he used songs, costumes and hairstyles. The movie used fabulous Chinese gar...

• Word Count: 1351
• Approx Pages: 5