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Why wasn't Jin-Wai happy to receive the invitation from the American School?
Why wasn't Jin-Wai happy to receive the invitation from the American School?
Jin-Wai wasn't happy to receive the invitation from the American School because the celebration required everybody to be dressed up in the costume of their own country and he was ill at ease with this because he was the only Chinese boy and he longed to look like his classmates and even speak like them.
What did Jin-Wai long to look like and speak like?
What did Jin-Wai long to look like and speak like?
Jin-Wai longed to look like his classmates and even speak like them.
What was the reason for Jin-Wai's discomfort with the invitation from the American School?
What was the reason for Jin-Wai's discomfort with the invitation from the American School?
Jin-Wai was uncomfortable with the invitation because he was the only Chinese boy and he longed to look like his classmates and even speak like them.
What was the requirement for the celebration at the American School that made Jin-Wai uncomfortable?
What was the requirement for the celebration at the American School that made Jin-Wai uncomfortable?
Why did Jin-Wai feel ill at ease with the celebration requirement at the American School?
Why did Jin-Wai feel ill at ease with the celebration requirement at the American School?
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Why Jin-Wai unhappy?
Why Jin-Wai unhappy?
He wasn't happy because the celebration required everyone to dress in their country's costume. As the only Chinese boy, he wished to blend in with his classmates.
Jin-Wai's desire
Jin-Wai's desire
Jin-Wai longed to resemble his classmates in appearance and speech, desiring to fit in seamlessly with them.
Source of Jin-Wai's discomfort
Source of Jin-Wai's discomfort
Jin-Wai was uncomfortable because, as the only Chinese boy, he yearned to resemble and speak like his American classmates, feeling out of place.
American School celebration requirement
American School celebration requirement
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Jin-Wai's unease
Jin-Wai's unease
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