The Jade Peony
Why is food used as a recurring image through the novel?
Why is food used as a recurring image through the novel? How does the type of food he family eats reflect their changing life experiences
Why is food used as a recurring image through the novel? How does the type of food he family eats reflect their changing life experiences
Food is a very important part of the Chinese culture, and food choices represent represent a myriad of different feelings..... everything from postive thoughts, to luck, prosperity, and fertility. Thus, the foods eaten in the novel represent the different hopes, wishes, and experiences and changes in the family's lives.