... the end of the book, finally realizes what it means to be Chinese. Once she realizes what it means to be Chinese, she is able to find her own self-identity. Lindo Jong tries to teach Waverly about many values, beliefs and traditions of the Chinese culture. In the first story, "The Red Candle,"" Lindo first explains to Waverly the ... old Chinese tradition of the husband being chosen for the child when they were very young, " the village matchmaker came to my family when I was just two years ... will follow. Strongest wind cannot be seen- (89). This art of invisible strength greatly impro...

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• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School