Every mother should want to make life easier for their child. This is shown in

Amy Tan's novel, The Joy Luck Club. It consists of stories about the lives and

relationships between the mothers and daughters of the Joy Luck Club. An-Mei Hsu is

always trying to help her daughter, Rose Hsu Jordan, through the difficulties of life.

Rose's biggest difficulty in life is her failed marriage with her husband Ted. An-Mei's

dedication to making life easier for her daughter is portrayed whenever she gives wisdom

that explains the way to live life, shares knowledge that gives a better understanding of

life's circumstances, and supports or advises in situations of need.

An-Mei has learned the way to live life through her experiences. She gives Rose

this wisdom as they apply to her circumstances. An-Mei tells Rose, "A girl is like a

young tree, you must stand tall and listen to your mother standing next to you. That is the

only way to grow strong and straight...if you bend to listen to other people, you will grow

she had lately been confused and in a dark fog. An-Mei explains, "A (psychiatrist) will

decisions. To solve this, An-Mei tells her, "You must think for yourself...if someone tells

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