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How did Lindo Jong become engaged to her future husband, Tyan-yu?
How did Lindo Jong become engaged to her future husband, Tyan-yu?
A match was arranged through a matchmaker when Lindo was two and Tyan-yu was only one.
How did Lindo first become a member of the Huang household?
How did Lindo first become a member of the Huang household?
When she was twelve, her family moved away and sent her to live with the Huang family.
What gift did Lindo's mother give to Lindo as the family moved away?
What gift did Lindo's mother give to Lindo as the family moved away?
She gave Lindo a chang, a necklace made out of a tablet of red jade.
How specifically did Tyan-yu make Lindo cry the first night she lived in his house?
How specifically did Tyan-yu make Lindo cry the first night she lived in his house?
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What did Lindo's mother-in-law instruct the servants to teach Lindo?
What did Lindo's mother-in-law instruct the servants to teach Lindo?
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What promise did Lindo make to herself on her wedding day?
What promise did Lindo make to herself on her wedding day?
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Why was Lindo unafraid while she was led down a path on her wedding day?
Why was Lindo unafraid while she was led down a path on her wedding day?
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What was the red candle's significance and what was supposed to happen to it?
What was the red candle's significance and what was supposed to happen to it?
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What lie did the matchmaker's servant tell?
What lie did the matchmaker's servant tell?
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What mark on Tyan-yu did Lindo use to 'prove' her marriage was rotting?
What mark on Tyan-yu did Lindo use to 'prove' her marriage was rotting?
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How did Lindo escape from the marriage to Tyan-yu?
How did Lindo escape from the marriage to Tyan-yu?
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What does Ying-ying say her earliest recollection is?
What does Ying-ying say her earliest recollection is?
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Why does the Amah tell Ying-ying that she must keep her wishes secret?
Why does the Amah tell Ying-ying that she must keep her wishes secret?
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How did Ying-ying wind up in the water?
How did Ying-ying wind up in the water?
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What is the ultimate fate of the Moon Lady?
What is the ultimate fate of the Moon Lady?
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What was the effect on Ying-ying of listening to the Moon Lady's story?
What was the effect on Ying-ying of listening to the Moon Lady's story?
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What does the Moon Lady represent for Ying-ying?
What does the Moon Lady represent for Ying-ying?
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What wish did Ying-ying ask for from the Moon Lady?
What wish did Ying-ying ask for from the Moon Lady?
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How does Ying-ying's story reflect her life and that of her daughter?
How does Ying-ying's story reflect her life and that of her daughter?
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Study Notes
Lindo Jong's Engagement and Marriage
- Lindo Jong became engaged to Tyan-yu through a matchmaker at the age of two, with Tyan-yu being only one year old.
- At the age of twelve, Lindo was sent to live with the Huang household after her family moved.
- Lindo's mother gifted her a chang, a necklace made from a red jade tablet, when the family relocated.
Challenges in Lindo's Marriage
- Tyan-yu's behavior made Lindo cry her first night in the Huang household, as he complained about mundane things and questioned her expression.
- Lindo's mother-in-law had the servants teach her various domestic skills to ensure she would be an obedient wife.
- On her wedding day, Lindo promised to honor her parents’ wishes while also retaining her sense of self.
Symbolism and Deception
- The red candle symbolized Lindo's marriage and was meant to burn from both ends throughout the night of her wedding.
- A servant deceived others by claiming the red candle had burned as required during the ceremony.
- Lindo identified a small black mole on Tyan-yu as evidence to prove their marriage was failing.
Lindo's Escape from Marriage
- Lindo cleverly escaped her marriage by persuading her family that a pregnant servant girl was of noble lineage and Tyan-yu's spiritual wife.
Ying-ying's Childhood Memories
- Ying-ying recalls her earliest memory as sharing her secret wish with the Moon Lady.
- The Amah advised Ying-ying to keep her wishes secret, asserting that revealing them would transform them into selfish desires.
The Moon Lady's Influence
- Ying-ying fell into the water after losing her balance on a boat.
- The Moon Lady is depicted as forever separated from her husband, living on the moon and pursuing her own unfulfilled wishes.
- The Moon Lady's story evoked strong emotions in Ying-ying, causing her to cry and feel despair.
Themes of Loss and Desire
- The Moon Lady symbolizes unattainable dreams and the fragility of wishes.
- Ying-ying wished to be found, highlighting her sense of isolation.
- Ying-ying's narrative reflects both her own life and the experience of her daughter, emphasizing feelings of being lost.
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Explore the engaging story of Lindo Jong as she navigates her early engagement, marriage challenges, and the symbolism of her wedding. This quiz delves into her experiences in the Huang household and the expectations placed upon her as a wife. Test your knowledge of Lindo's journey and the cultural significance behind her actions.