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The fact that many of the mothers and daughters have unhappy marriages creates a common ground on which they can relate. But marriage has different meanings for each generation. For the mothers, it is permanent and not always based on love....
In Chapter One, June goes to the Hsus' house, where she takes her mother's place in the Joy Luck Club. Although she is only one generation younger than everyone else, she feels out of place, as she realizes that her mother has made excuses for her...
The Joy Luck Club study guide contains a biography of Amy Tan, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.
The Joy Luck Club essays are academic essays for citation. These papers were written primarily by students and provide critical analysis of The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan.
