Astrology, Earth’s natural elements, and feng shui are merely seen as superstitions that have no real impact on lives by modern American society. Conversely, in traditional Chinese culture, these principles go unquestioned. Not only are they accepted as universally true, but they are seen as the defining principles to increase one’s luck and understand oneself better. In Amy Tan’s The Joy Luck Club, the mothers consistently remind their daughters of their Chinese heritage to help them understand…
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