Chinese Cinderella
Cards (96)
- Who is the author of "Chinese Cinderella"?
- What type of text is "Chinese Cinderella"?
- What does the title "Chinese Cinderella" suggest about the protagonist's family situation?
- How does the negative diction in "Chinese Cinderella" reflect Adeline's family life?
- What theme is introduced by Adeline being left at boarding school?
- What does Adeline's father display during her rare visit home?
- How does Adeline feel about the end of term at school?
- What does the simile comparing the thought of leaving school to a toothache suggest?
- What does the mention of a typhoon foreshadow in the narrative?
- What does the chauffeur's presence indicate about Adeline's family status?
- How does Adeline's reaction to being called home reflect her family dynamics?
- What does the chauffeur's response reveal about Adeline's position in the family hierarchy?
- What does Adeline's self-deprecating question about her location indicate?
- How does the description of the home as quiet and cool contribute to the narrative?
- What does the mention of the little sister being capitalized imply?
- How does Adeline's reaction to being summoned by her father highlight her feelings?
- What does the phrase "Holy of Holies" imply about Adeline's view of her father?
- What does Adeline's distrust of her father's kindness suggest about their relationship?
- How does Adeline's father's demeanor affect her emotions during their meeting?
- What does Adeline's father's uncertainty about the article suggest about their relationship?
- What was the character wearing while reading the newspaper?
- How did the character feel when entering the room?
- What does the character's distrust indicate about her relationship with her father?
- What does the father's invitation to sit down suggest?
- What was written about in the newspaper?
- What was Adeline's achievement mentioned in the newspaper?
- How much was the cash reward for Adeline's achievement?
- What does Adeline's disbelief about winning reflect?
- What does the father's reaction to Adeline's achievement reveal about their relationship?
- How does Adeline feel about her father's pride?
- What does the phrase "my whole being vibrated with all the joy in the world" imply?
- What does Adeline's hyperbolic reaction indicate about her past experiences?
- What did Adeline's father ask her about her future plans?
- How does Adeline view going to England?
- What does the father's response to Adeline's career choice reveal?
- What does Adeline's father's comment about her writing skills suggest?
- What profession does Adeline's father want her to pursue?
- How does Adeline feel about her father's plans for her future?
- What does the quote from Wordsworth signify in Adeline's context?
- How does Adeline's gratitude towards her father reflect her situation?