The Joy Luck ClubDiscussion led by Amy Tran

April 2012 1

The Joy Luck ClubDiscussion led by Amy Tran

Overview

1. Book Overview

2. Four Mother’s and Their Daughters

3. Open Discussion

April 2012 2

The Joy Luck ClubDiscussion led by Amy Tran

Family #1 - Suyuan Woo and Jing-Mei "June" Woo

Mother – Sacrifices for twin daughters and lives a life full of regretDaughter – In Search of her Long Lost Sisters

Discussion: Sacrifice mother made for her children

April 2012 3

The Joy Luck ClubDiscussion led by Amy Tran

Family #2 - An-Mei Hsu and Rose Hsu Jordan

Mother – Husband with Multiple WivesDaughter – Passive and Perfectionist, Inter-racial couple

Discussion: Mistresses were common, Inter-racial couples

April 2012 4

The Joy Luck ClubDiscussion led by Amy Tran

Family #3 - Lindo Jong and Waverly Jong

Mother – Arranged MarriageDaughter – Mother’s Criticism

Discussion: Arranged marriages, tough-love upbringing

April 2012 5

The Joy Luck ClubDiscussion led by Amy Tran

Family #4 - Ying-Ying "Betty" St. Clair and Lena St. Clair

Mother – Abusive and cheating relationshipDaughter – Financially-focused marriage

Discussion: Passiveness

April 2012 6

The Joy Luck ClubDiscussion led by Amy Tran

Open Forum Discussion

April 2012 7

The Joy Luck ClubDiscussion led by Amy Tran

Thank You for Joining Us!!!

April 2012 8