![]() ![]() When Miho finds out that Hanbin is cheating on her, she decides to use the relationship to benefit financially and enhance her reputation. How does parenthood, and particularly motherhood factor into the story? How does the author push back at traditional notions of family?Ĩ. ![]() ![]() Why do you think Miho is so enthralled by Ruby? What types of cultural currency does Ruby have that the other women don’t, and how does this impact the trajectory of her life?ħ. How does it impact the relationships between characters? What do you think the author is trying to say about class mobility in Korea?Ħ. Discuss how social class exists in the novel. Kyuri says, “Even as a girl, I knew the only chance I had was to change my face.” What does she mean? What role does beauty play in this story? In what ways are beauty standards in Cha’s portrayal of Korea different or similar to those in the US?ĥ. Which character did you like the most, and why?Ĥ. Why do you think the author chose to tell the story from multiple points of view? How did the format impact your reading experience and your connection to the characters?ģ. What did you learn about Korean culture from this novel? What surprised you? How did the setting impact the story?Ģ. ![]()
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