![]() ![]() In many ways Kimberly takes over the position of head of household after her family moves to New York. How are the relationships that Matt and Curt offer different? Why do you think she ultimately chooses one boy over the other? What does that choice say about her? Can you see a future for her with the other boy? What would change?Ĥ. Kimberly has two love interests in the book. Does she find herself translating back and forth in anything other than language? Clothing? Priorities? Expectations? Personality or behavior? Can you cite instances where this occurs, and why they are significant to the story as a whole?ģ. ![]() The word translation figures prominently in the title of the novel, and learning to translate between her two languages is key to Kimberly's ability to thrive in her new life. How does the language of the novel evolve as Kimberly grows and matures? Do you see a change in the respective roles that English and Chinese play in the narrative as it progresses?Ģ. Throughout Girl in Translation, the author uses creative spelling to show Kimberly's mis-hearing and misunderstanding of English words. ![]()
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