6/21/2023 0 Comments The Jade Peony by Wayson ChoyAnother conflict that occurs during the story is when Sek Lung’s grandmother is arguing with herself about whether or not to go to the hospital. Sek Lung’s family does not want him spending so much time making wind chimes with his grandmother, because they do not want to be seen searching in dark alley ways and dumpsters for beads. The first conflict is between Sek Lung and his family. There are two different conflicts that arise in “The Jade Peony”. The Peony is also a symbol for Sek Lung that his grandmother will always be with him. The Peony helps Sek Lung remember his heritage and all the wonderful times he spent together making wind chimes with his grandmother. Before she died, she gave Sek Lung a gift to remember he by, a Peony. Sek Lung’s grandmother is very old, and passes away. They believe that he should get out more, and spend less time making wind chimes with his grandmother. Even though Sek Lung cherishes every moment spent with his grandmother, his family members do not agree. Sek Lung and his grandmother would spend hours searching through dumpsters for old pieces of glass and beads to make their wind chimes. One of Sek Lung’s favorite activities to do with his grandmother was making wind chimes. “The Jade Peony” by Wayson Choy is a short story about a Chinese-Canadian boy named Sek Lung and his close relationship with his grandmother.
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