Magic walrus
go to see her sisters
Jing-mei came to play mah jong because since her mother died from a cerebral aneurysm her father asked her to take the place of her mother to honor her memory as an addition of the club.
She keeps the rhythm of the piece but plays the wrong notes
A young girl playing piano
Jing-mei's mother's name in "Two Kinds" is Suyuan Woo.
Jing-mei tells us
To tell them about Suyuan Woo
The death of Suyuan Woo
Waverly Jong
Suyuan believed that Jing-Mei's father had too much "Yang," meaning he was too assertive, competitive, and strong-willed. In contrast, she considered Jing-Mei to have too much "Yin," which represents receptivity, gentleness, and introspection.
To tell them about Suyuan Woo
To tell them about Suyuan Woo
The last event in the chapter "The Joy Luck Club" is Suyuan Woo's death. She passes away at the home of her daughter, Jing-mei, before the Joy Luck Club members arrive to pay their respects.
Jing-Mei's father is a Chinese man named Canning Woo. He marries Jing-Mei's mother, Suyuan, and they have Jing-Mei together. He is portrayed as a kind and supportive father who tries his best to connect with Jing-Mei despite their cultural differences. He is a patient and understanding character in the novel.
Because Suyuan Woo died before she could connect with her children
Determined and resilient. Suyuan Woo demonstrates a strong will and perseverance in pursuing her ambitions for her daughter Jing-mei, even in the face of difficulties and setbacks. Her determination is evident in her unwavering belief in Jing-mei's potential and her insistence on pushing her to excel.