The Prison of Sacrifice
Words: 824 Pages: 3 5312Sometimes, sacrifice transcends the notion of a part-time job, transforming into a self-imposed life sentence, where escape seems like an elusive dream. This theme of sacrifice is poignantly explored in Amy Tan's "The Joy Luck Club," particularly in the vignette "The Red Candle," which delves into Lindo Jong’s internal struggle as she attempts to balance personal happiness with her roles as the perfect wife and dutiful daughter. From a young age, Lindo was ingrained with the belief that defying societal […]