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The document outlines key details and discussion questions related to the chapter 'Double Face' from The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan, focusing on the character Lindo Jong's immigration experience and her dual identity as a Chinese immigrant in America. It highlights Lindo's struggles with cultural assimilation, her relationship with her daughter Waverly, and the broader themes of identity and generational conflict. Additionally, it encourages personal reflections and connections to contemporary societal issues regarding immigrant experiences.

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Copy of _Double Face_ - Chapter Notes & Questions (Pages 253-266)

The document outlines key details and discussion questions related to the chapter 'Double Face' from The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan, focusing on the character Lindo Jong's immigration experience and her dual identity as a Chinese immigrant in America. It highlights Lindo's struggles with cultural assimilation, her relationship with her daughter Waverly, and the broader themes of identity and generational conflict. Additionally, it encourages personal reflections and connections to contemporary societal issues regarding immigrant experiences.

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NAME: ​​ ​ ​ "Double Face" Period: Date:

The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan narrated by Lindo Jong Audiobook:https://youtu.be/Qs1odvTi65E

Notes: List details from the chapter. Strong notes will Discussion Questions:
be helpful as you answer questions, as you continue the discussion, At least one complex question for
or if you need to come up with questions on the spot. each box is required, but aim to
have two or more to be prepared.

- Immigrated to the U.S. from China, leaving behind - How does Lindo's immigration
her past. journey shape her identity and
- Struggles to adapt to American culture while relationship with Waverly?
Lindo preserving her Chinese identity. - In what ways does Lindo's
- Feels a sense of duality—her "double "double face" reflect the broader
(Narrator) face"—balancing two cultures. immigrant experience?

Include details
about her
immigration
journey

- Worked in a fortune cookie factory. - How does the fortune cookie


- Symbolizes the commodification of Chinese culture in factory symbolize the challenges
America. of preserving cultural identity?
First - Reflects on how her skills (e.g., "seeing things before - What does Lindo's job reveal
they happen") are reduced to a gimmick. about the commodification of
Job in culture in America?

America

- Lindo's husband; practical but lacks ambition. - How does Lindo's relationship
- Their marriage is functional but lacks emotional with Tin Jong reflect her
depth. pragmatic approach to life?

Tin
- Reflects Lindo's pragmatic approach to relationships. - What does Tin Jong's character
reveal about gender roles in

Jong
Lindo's generation?
- Lindo's daughter; a successful lawyer embodying - How does the tension between
the American Dream. Lindo and Waverly reflect
- Lindo feels both pride and resentment toward generational and cultural
her. divides?
- Tension arises from Waverly's assimilation into - In what ways does Waverly's
American culture and loss of Chinese roots. success challenge or fulfill
Waverly Lindo's expectations?

- "Double Face" refers to Lindo's dual identity as a - How does "double face" apply
Chinese immigrant in America. to both Lindo and Waverly?
- Also reflects the generational and cultural divide - What does the title reveal about
between Lindo and Waverly. the theme of identity?

Title
Significance

Reactions, Reflections, and This is where your ideas connect the chapter, the
characters, and events to today’s readers. Think of how a
Connections to Society:
reader might relate to the chapter on a personal level or
Provide two responses that answer one prompt or more.
from a sociological perspective.
DO NOT just summarize the chapter.

​ What do you think of the characters ●​ - Lindo and Waverly's relationship mirrors the
and/or relationships that are universal struggle between immigrant parents
introduced in this chapter? and their children.

​ What details are relatable or different


from your personal experiences? ●​ - Improved communication and empathy could
bridge the gap between Lindo and Waverly.
​ What events stood out and why? ●​ - Acknowledging and respecting each other's
perspectives on identity and culture.
​ What could improve, rectify, mitigate,
or solve a conflict in the chapter?

Topics & Themes At least TWO meaningful quotes and page numbers that show
any of the themes listed on the left.
●​ Identity
●​ Assimilation vs. Heritage ●​ "I wanted my children to have the best combination: American
circumstances and Chinese character."
●​ "How can she be her own person? When did I give her up?"

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