... mother to daughter that powerfully contrasts with the obvious disagreement 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 ... botching her piano performance at a talent show, decides to speak up against her mother. While these scenes heighten the film's emotio...

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

... mother to daughter that powerfully contrasts with the obvious disagreement 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 ... botching her piano performance at a talent show, decides to speak up against her mother. While these scenes heighten the film's emotio...

• Word Count: 1351
• Approx Pages: 5