Chinese Cinderella
describe the relationship between aunt baba and bthe narrator of the story,Adeline
this is for chapter 1
this is for chapter 1
Aunt Baba is tasked with taking care of Adeline. The two develop a close bond due to their position as the unwanted and powerless members of the family. Aunt Baba provides encouragement for Adeline to pursue her dreams, a decision that causes her to lose favor in the eyes of Niang.
A constant source of patience and rationality in the tumultuous world of this novel, her separation from Adeline furthers the latter's loneliness and forces her to become more self-reliant. Indeed, the dynamics between Aunt Baba and Adeline and Aunt Baba and Niang serve as the driving factors of the story.
This can be shown because every award, certificate and any report she ever gets, is locked away in a chest for safe keeping. They key to the box is always kept on a chain that Aunt Baba wears to keep it both safe and away from others.