Essay Topics
Discuss the impact of traditional Chinese values on Ben Loy and Mei Oi’s marriage. How do these values conflict with their personal desires?
Explore the role of gossip within the Chinatown community. How does it impact the characters’ lives and relationships?
How does Ben Loy’s impotence affect his sense of masculinity and his identity as a husband?
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