Part one of term paper
What is the significance of Suyuan's secret about her abandoned babies, in the relationship with her daughter, June? What significance was attached to the swan feather and how is it important/relevant? Suyuan lost hope in Kweilin, she lost hope for herself when she abandoned the babies on the side of the road. When she went to America, she ...

Part two of term paper
... There were so many ways for things to get better." Even Suyuan's name speaks of her hope for her daughter, "Long Cherished Wish". Suyuan's long-cherished wish is her daughter June, who she named Jing-mei, which means excellent, best quality, or pure essence. Jing-mei is the younger sister who was supposed to be the essence of the others. Suyuan thinks her daughter can do anything she wishes in America, she can be a prodigy, she can play the piano, and become famous. As Suyuan creates a b ...