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What I have learned about the Chinese culture by reading ‘The Joy Luck Club' is a strong sense of tradition and devotion they have for their country. In China, tradition is an overwhelming part of the society and the life of its citizens. It is a hard concept for Chinese immigrants to become Americanized because of there rich and strict traditions however, Suyuan Woo wanted another chance to have a rich and bright future. When Suyuan Woo came to America, this was a big change for her, because she had to adapt with a whole new society, people and tradition which is a huge part of Chinese culture. When arriving in America Suyuan Woo she established a mahjong club called The Joy Luck Club. The main theme in the novel ‘The Joy Luck Club' is the differences between Chinese, American cultures, and how mothers and daughters relationships are effected. All of the mothers in the book were born and raised in China and all of their daughters were born and raised in America. There have been......

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