Challenges and obstacles are things that everyone has to face throughout their lifetime. In the book Chinese Cinderella, Adeline faces many hardships that change her as a person. She spent her young life being blamed for her mother’s death, neglected by her father and stepmother, and treated unfairly by her brothers and sisters. Though severely mistreated, Adeline showed courage through her tough childhood and makes her bad experiences drive her towards success.
From as early as she could remember, Adeline was continually blamed for her mother’s death during her birth. Her brothers and sisters believed she was bad luck stating that, “If you weren’t born mama would still be alive” and, “She died because of you.” Adeline felt unwanted and unloved.
From as early as she could remember, Adeline was continually blamed for her mother’s death during her birth. Her brothers and sisters believed she was bad luck stating that, “If you weren’t born mama would still be alive” and, “She died because of you.” Adeline felt unwanted and unloved.