"Double Face" - Joy Luck Club

Why was Waverly afraid of going to China for her honeymoon?

• She was scared of getting lost

• She is scared of looking too American

• She fears she won't be let back into the U.S. (looking too Chinese)

• She doesn't want to go without Lindo

At the end of the story, what is Lindo left wondering about?

• Why she never raised Waverly with Chinese character

• Why Waverly is so ashamed of her

• Why she never taught Waverly to embrace her Chinese side

• What did she lose when coming to America and what did she get in return

If you were in Lindo's position, how would you feel if your children treated your culture as a fashion trend/statement? Why?

Why is it impossible for Waverly to achieve a balanced Chinese-American combination?

In what ways does Waverly show that she is ashamed of Lindo?

One of the major themes in this novel focuses on the difficulty of maintaining one's culture when immigrating to a foreign country. How does "Double Face" tie into the overall theme?

How does this chapter being told from Lindo's thoughts in her mind play a huge role in this chapter?

The title "Double Face" refers to the Yin and Yang aspect of different cultures told all throughout the novel. However, in this chapter it focuses on finding balance between the two. How does this chapter differ from other chapters in the aspect of finding a balance between both cultures?