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Dragon

This is Mei Ling’s zodiac sign. It symbolizes passion and strength.

Rabbit

This is Jah Jeh’s and Wong Lew She’s zodiac signs. It symbolizes meekness and kindness.

Angel Island

This is where immigrants are detained before they can enter the United States. It symbolizes life and death decisions.

Bartlett Alley

This is a place where young Chinese girls are forced into slavery and prostitution. It symbolizes the struggles of Chinese immigrants.

Photographs

These are images that Mei Ling has of her old and her new family. They symbolize the importance of family.

English

This is the language Mei Ling must learn in America. It symbolizes challenges.

The Garden

This is where Mei Ling plants the plant stalks her mother sent with her. It symbolizes new life.

The University of California, Berkeley

This is where Siew goes to college. It symbolizes opportunity and new beginnings...

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