The purpose of Fish Cheeks by Amy Tan is
to teach people not to be ashamed of their true heritage; it is who they are inside that makes them who they are
. This message is communicated in the short narrative about Amy, a fourteen-year-old Chinese girl who lives in America.
What is the thesis of Fish Cheeks?
In the passage “Fish Cheeks” written by Amy Tan the author uses details and
diction to reveal that an embarrassing experience in her youth changed how she felt about her family’s heritage by making her realize that her feelings of shame were based on other people’s responses more than her own feelings
.
What is the main idea of Fish Cheeks?
The theme of “Fish Cheeks” is be
proud of who you are
.
Initially, Amy was embarrassed about being Chinese, especially in the face of having her crush, Robert, who is white, come to her house for a Chinese Christmas dinner. That dinner “threw her deeper into despair” and she “wanted to disappear” with embarrassment.
What is the subject of Fish Cheeks?
The
autobiographical narrative
, “Fish Cheeks,” by Amy Tan, is about a fourteen-year-old girl named Amy who lives in America. The problem Amy experiences is that she is ashamed of her family. Amy wishes that she and her family were more American so she could fit in.
What’s the mood of Fish Cheeks?
Amy Tan uses
a light-hearted tone to show the humor
and to also keep her readers engaged. This tone makes it seem like she is having a conversation with us as if we were one of her close friends. With this tone, she doesn’t cover up the message she is perceiving even with all of the humor.
The purpose of Fish Cheeks by Amy Tan is
to teach people not to be ashamed of their true heritage; it is who they are inside that makes them who they are
. This message is communicated in the short narrative about Amy, a fourteen-year-old Chinese girl who lives in America.
What is the conflict of Fish Cheeks?
The major conflict of this story is
Amy trying to impress Robert, but cannot do so because she finds her family and Chinese culture embarrassing compared to the American one
.
What does the food symbolize in Fish Cheeks?
Food as a Symbol
In the story, food is also used as a
symbol of love and caring
; when Amy’s father sees that she is not enjoying the dinner, and that she seems uncomfortable, he offers her the fish cheeks, her favorite part, and also the most tender.
Who is the antagonist in Fish Cheeks?
Protagonist and Antagonist
The Protagonist in “Fish Cheeks” is Amy. The antagonist is
Amy’s mother
.
What is Amy’s favorite food in Fish Cheeks?
When the guests arrive, Amy is embarrassed by how her relatives eat noisily with
chopsticks
and reach across the table into different dishes instead of passing them, as the minister’s family would expect to do. Her mother proclaims that she made the fish cheeks because they were Amy’s favorite.
Can you eat Fish Cheeks?
Fish have cheeks? “
Cheeks are a delicacy
,” says Toni Pais. “The cheek of the fish is the best part because it’s tender and has a great taste. The cheek is the tiny pocket of meat just below the eye.”
What figurative language is in Fish Cheeks?
In “Fish Cheeks” by Amy Tan, two examples of figurative language the author uses are
simile and hyperbole
. “He was not Chinese, but as white as Mary in the manger. For Christmas I prayed for this blond-haired boy, Robert, and a slim new American nose.”
Who is the protagonist in Fish Cheeks?
Amy tan
is the author and protagonist in “Fish Cheeks”. Amy Tan uses Indirect characterization so that the audience can interpret the personality of fourteen year old Amy.
What does shabby mean in Fish Cheeks?
shabby; “What would Robert think of our shabby Chinese Christmas?”
looking old and in bad condition
.
What does Robert’s father do in Fish Cheeks?
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What does her father do to embarrass her? He gives her
fish cheeks and burps
.
What is the minor conflict in Fish Cheeks?
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Amy wants to be more American, but her mother wants her to be proud of being Chinese. What is an external conflict in the story?
Amy is worried what Robert will think of her, and she is ashamed of how her family behaves.
