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In what way is a daughter the “American Translation” of her mother? Choose a mother/ daughter pair and discuss

suyuan & June -daughters speak english -June keeps the Joy luck Club -both are spoiled and strategic -both are stubborn

Rose & An Mei -

Lindo&Waverly -Waverly is spoiled too like her mom -Waverly likes being bragged -

Lena & Ying Ying -Lena is translator -They both have tragedies, wall, and are pessimistic -Lena overcomes and lives happily

Pick at least one mother-daughter pair, and examine to what degree each has fulfilled the American Dream. How does the importance and/or definition of the American Dream change between generations?

suyuan & June June becomes more individualized dropped out of college, piano lessons, etc lives her own life

Rose & An Mei Rose starts standing for herself. insteading of being in the flock found her best quality divorced, which is american

Lindo&Waverly Waverly became more American Waverly is divorced also.

Lena & Ying Ying Lena overcomes Marries foreigner