The Joy Luck Club characters flashcards are a fun and interactive way to learn about the characters from the popular novel. Each flashcard features a name of a character from the book, along with the description and audio pronunciation for extra help.
The Joy Luck Club characters are a diverse group of Chinese-American women and their daughters, each with their own unique stories and struggles. Through the flashcards, readers can learn more about these characters and gain a deeper understanding of the themes and relationships in the novel.
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quick facts
The Joy Luck Club characters are four Chinese-American women and their four Chinese immigrant mothers.
Each character has her own unique story and struggles, reflecting the generational and cultural differences between the mothers and daughters.
Some of the characters’ stories are based on author Amy Tan’s own experiences growing up in a Chinese-American household.
The characters’ relationships with their mothers are a central theme in the novel, exploring themes of love, sacrifice, and forgiveness.
Through the characters’ stories, readers gain insight into the complexities of family dynamics and the immigrant experience.
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Jing-mei Woo
A Young Woman Struggling To Connect With Her Chinese Heritage.
Suyuan Woo
Mother Who Founded The Joy Luck Club.
An-mei Hsu
A Chinese-american Woman Who Is Strong And Independent, But Also Deeply Connected To Her Cultural Roots And Family.
Lindo Jong
Clever And Resourceful Woman From China.
Ying-ying St. Clair
Ying-ying Is A Wise And Observant Woman With A Mysterious Past.
Waverly Jong
Skilled Chess Player With A Competitive Spirit.
Lena St. Clair
She Is A Quiet And Observant Woman Who Struggles To Assert Herself In Her Marriage.
Rose Hsu Jordan
Timid And Submissive Woman Struggling To Find Her Independence And Voice.
June Woo
A Sensitive And Introspective Young Woman Who Struggles To Understand Her Chinese Heritage.
Canning Woo
Canning Woo Is A Kind And Understanding Man Who Is Married To Lena. He Is Patient And Supportive, And Works Hard As An Engineer.
