Rules of the Game – Bridging Text & Context

1. Read the following description and connect it to the story. Give information from the text to support your answer.

Amy Tan is an American-born daughter of Chinese immigrants, who hoped she would become a doctor and a concert pianist. However, Amy had other ambitions and ideas.

2. Amy Chua, a Chinese American lawyer, once said: “I was raised by extremely strict but extremely loving Chinese immigrant parents. Western parents seem much more concerned about their children’s self-esteem, whereas tough immigrant parents expect strength in their children and therefore behave completely differently.”

How does this quotation connect to the story?

3. Amy Tan explores the difficulties in growing up as a Chinese American daughter and the problems of fitting into modern society. In her stories, she alludes to how young women try their best to become ‘Americanized’, rejecting Chinese culture and tradition.

How does the above information add to your understanding of the story?