The Joy Luck Club

The moon lady

What does the moon lady represent for Ying-Ying, and why is it so important to her

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I tugged Amah's sleeve and asked: "Who is the Moon Lady?"

"Chango—. She lives on the moon and today is the only day you can see her and have a wish fulfilled."

Ying-Ying wanted to ask for her secret wish. Unfortunately, years later, she couldn't even remember what it was.

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