Fish Cheeks

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What is the main theme of 'Fish Cheeks'?

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The main theme is the struggle of cultural identity and the importance of being proud of one's heritage.

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What does the narrator wish for Christmas?

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A slim new American nose.

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How does the narrator feel about the minister's family coming for dinner?

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Worried.

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What early gift does the narrator's mother give her?

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A miniskirt in beige tweed.

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How does the narrator's father show satisfaction with the meal?

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He belched loudly.

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What lesson does the narrator's mother want her to learn?

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To be proud of being different.

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What cultural background does the narrator come from?

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Chinese-American.

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What does the narrator feel embarrassed about during the dinner?

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The traditional Chinese food served to the minister's family.

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What does the narrator's mother emphasize about their culture?

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The importance of family and tradition.

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How does the narrator's perspective change by the end of the story?

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She learns to appreciate her cultural identity.