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The Joy Luck Club

Amy Tan

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Context

Plot Overview

Character List

Analysis of Major Characters

Themes, Motifs & Symbols

Summary & Analysis

Feathers from a Thousand Li Away: Introduction & “The Joy Luck Club”

Feathers from a Thousand Li Away: “Scar,” “The Red Candle,” & “The Moon Lady”

The Twenty-six Malignant Gates: Introduction, “Rules of the Game,” & “The Voice from the Wall”

The Twenty-six Malignant Gates: “Half and Half” & “Two Kinds”

American Translation: Introduction, “Rice Husband,” & “Four Directions”

American Translation: “Without Wood” & “Best Quality”

Queen Mother of the Western Skies: Introduction, “Magpies,” & “Waiting Between the Trees”

Queen Mother of the Western Skies: “Double Face” & “A Pair of Tickets”

Important Quotations Explained

Key Facts

Study Questions & Essay Topics

Quiz

Suggestions for Further Reading

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Analysis & Symbolism

by MiracleeCream, September 10, 2012

Is there any symbolism in this short story? I was assigned to analyze it like a "professor" and I am not sure if there is any symbolism. All I know is that when Jing-mei's mother offered her to keep to piano it was like a peace offering or forgiveness.

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Learning.

by hollyrosemaile, November 06, 2012

You could always do it yourself. I mean, we sometimes get books in our lives that Sparknotes doesn't always offer to summarize and give us straightforward answers to.

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