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When considering all the events that affect Pearl’s life, do you think she is trapped by circumstance? Give reasons to support your conclusion. If not, give evidence to argue that she is a free agent.
How does Joy differ from her parents? Why is this so? How much is the result of her youth, upbringing, or personality?
The Chinese zodiac is mentioned at multiple points in the novel. Explain its basic premise. Which characters correspond to their signs? Which don’t?
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