Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
by: Lisa See
by: Lisa See
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan is a beautiful book, but in turn is full of sad. There are pages that are not easy to read. And in this book Lisa See reflects the harsh life of Chinese women in the XIX, a time when women had to be completely submissive and obey every man, his father or son. In this context, the author creates a beautiful story of friendship between two women, White Lily and Snow Flower. At a time when women's feelings are irrelevant, these two women meet in the nu shu, a secret language exclusively female.
Into the Clouds is one of the last charter that we discussed in our reading class. Next, we are going to show a summary of the charter and a vocabulary of it.
Into the Clouds
Vocabulary:
Ø Betrothed- The person that someone has promised to marry.
Ø Tendril- A thin curling piece of hair.
Ø Quilt-Bedspread, coverlet, a decorative cover for a bed.
Ø Placating- To cause (someone) to feel less angry about something.
Ø Beseeching-Implore, to beg (someone) for something.
Ø Shriveled- To become dry and wrinkled from heat, cold, old age, or sickness.
Ø Brew-To prepare (as tea) by infusion in hot water.
Ø Chant- To make melodic sounds with the voice; especially: to sing a chant.
Ø Matchmaker- Women in charge of arranging marriages.
Ø Lattice- A framework or structure of crossed wood or metal strips.
Ø Hummed- To sing with the lips closed and without articulation.
Ø Gaggle- A group, flock.
Ø Digging- Excavate.
by: Vivian López
