China Men

What are the motifs in China Men by Maxine Hong Kingston?

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The talk story is a recurring idea. The text presents a narrative structure common in China, Hawaii, and elsewhere known as the Talk Story. The Talk Story structure consists of people verbally sharing stories with each other in an informal setting, where the narratives consist of stories, history, ideas, and opinions. Most stories come from family traditions, cultural values, or are simply about life in general.