The Red Candle told by Lindo Jong

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Lindo Jong's engagement to Tyan-yu

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Match arranged by a matchmaker at ages 2 and 1

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Lindo's entry into the Huang household

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At age 12, sent by her family

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Lindo's mother's gift during the move

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Her chang, a red jade necklace

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Tyan-yu's actions on Lindo's first night:

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Complained about soup, spilled bowl, demanded rice, criticized her face.

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Lindo's mother-in-law's instruction

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Perform household duties to be a good wife

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Lindo's wedding day promise

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Remember parents' wishes, never forget herself

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Lindo's fearlessness on her wedding day

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She could see what was inside herself

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Red candle significance

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Symbolized Lindo's marriage to Tyan-yu; lit at both ends, burned all night.

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Lie told by matchmaker’s servant

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Candle burned at both ends all night

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Mark on Tyan-yu proving marriage rotting

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Small black mole on his back