The joy luck club

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Across
  1. 5. The past often influences characters' present actions.
  2. 6. What the characters leave behind for future generations.
  3. 9. Something the characters grapple with in the face of change.
  4. 12. Central to the characters' identities and conflicts.
  5. 14. The form of storytelling used throughout the novel.
  6. 17. Relationships between women who aren't biologically related but are close like family.
  7. 18. A goal for the characters to achieve despite their differences.
  8. 19. What helps the characters overcome adversity.
  9. 20. A major theme explored through the characters' experiences.
  10. 23. The cultural legacy passed down through generations.
  11. 25. Country of origin for many of the characters.
  12. 27. What divides the experiences and perspectives of the mothers and daughters.
  13. 28. Often harbored by characters, causing tension.
  14. 29. What the characters share with each other, despite their differences.
Down
  1. 1. What the characters seek to establish and maintain.
  2. 2. Precious stone often associated with Chinese culture.
  3. 3. An Mei Hsu, Lindo Jong, Suyuan Woo, and Ying-Ying St. Clair are examples.
  4. 4. June's ticket to further education.
  5. 7. Often arises due to differences in culture and generation.
  6. 8. June Woo and Waverly Jong are prominent examples.
  7. 10. Characters often undergo this throughout the novel.
  8. 11. A theme that often guides the characters' lives.
  9. 13. A recurring emotion experienced by many characters.
  10. 15. What shapes the characters' heritage.
  11. 16. Often exists between the mothers and daughters.
  12. 20. Many characters in the novel are this.
  13. 21. A significant event that occurs in the novel.
  14. 22. Can be a barrier or a bridge between generations.
  15. 24. Cultural values and personal convictions.
  16. 26. The process of adapting to a new culture.