Falling Leaves

How does the text relate to the theme of a journey?

Falling Leaves revolves around a tale of a women, namely Adeline Yan Mah,who is the writer of the book.The story chirps off with a sad event,the death of her mother when her mother give birth to her.Then she have a new step-mother who is always giving her problems and testing her patience.Since then she is living with full of difficulties and disturbance caused mainly by her step-mother.This relate to the theme which is the hardship of a women to get the attention of her family and forgiveness as she was branded bad luck charm as she was accused causing her mother's death. Adeline channeled all her feelings abandoment and loss of family affection into her studies as she realized it was the only way she could get the acknowledgement from others and boost her self worth.

What is the main issue in the text?

The main issue in this story is family problem as faced by Adeline in her life. Every member of her family believed that Adeline had the bad blood of his mother because her mother died giving birth to her. Since that all of her family member alienated her and treated her like stepmother. The problem goes on and on and although she tries a lot to win her parents hearts,all her effort was useless as her parents did not trust her anymore.So,she become the odd in her family and was given least of needs.

What quality that you admire or dislike in a character?

I very admire Aunt Baba. She is independent and protective person. She dont want to give a burden to others especially when she refused Adeline’s offers to live together with Adeline’s family in america even though she knew that lived under of communist territory could danger her life. Besides that she very protective when she and YeYe complained to Adeline’s parent about their daughter even though their daughter success in her performance at school. So Aunt Baba and YeYe defended Adeline by saying to her parent that she did not deserve to be treat like that.

How does the text develop your understanding of the world?

I finally understand how important families are to each and every human on this earth . Some people may risk anything even their life just to make sure that their family members are happy .

Every family should have their own way to solve every problems that they encountered for . Parents , as the highest leader of the family should use the power rightfully and carefully in managing the family . Love is an important aspect that every family in the world should have at the first place because it is the most treasured possession that every unwanted child wants to .