One of the major sidekicks that Themes’ posses are Motifs they are recurring structures, contrasts, or literary devices that can help to develop and inform the text’s major themes. List a motif that reoccurs throughout the novel and explain what the message the motif is pointing towards.
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The only motif that I can see that reappears is a mother-daughter relationship. I don't believe it stands for anything but a bonding between a mother and her child, whether it be good or bad. The mother always seems to be the wise one while the daughter makes the mistakes.I also see a lot of flashbacks. This may point to all the troubles are now in the past. Their future is bright and clear.
I don't think there is one specific motif because all of the stories are different...except for what Chloe said, which i would barely call a motif. Maybe a motif could be all of those Chinese parables. While reading, we can follow and connect those parables to what each daughter is going through.
It was a rather tough assignment since there weren't many motifs. A motif that wasn't pointed out is sexism. A reoccurring promblem these women face is being unequal in both American and China. Like Lindo who was forced to live as a servant to her Mother-in-law and husband. This motif leads to the theme of the challenges of cultural change.
I think that a motif of the story might be storytelling. Obviously storytelling appears over and over with each member of the Joy Luck Club telling their own histories. It is important because it gives the reader a look into the transition from Chinese culture to Chinese-American culture.
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