elf, but she begins to wonder whether her "true" self is not, in fact, her American one. Even while young girl in China, Lindo show s that she d oes pletely agree with Chinese custom. She agonize s over how to extricate herself from a miserable marriage without dishonoring her parents' promise to her husband's family. While her concern for her parents shows that Lindo d oes not wish to openly rebel against her tradition, Lindo ma kea secret promise to herself to remain true to her own desires. This promise shows the value she places on autonomy and personal happiness, two qualities that Lindo associates with American. All the changes of them is the symbol of culture identity fusion. And that is the significant element why the mothers and daughters have a sharp contrast struggle experience.
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