"To have faith in the end your spirit will prevail; to transcend your abuse and transform it into a source of courage, creativity and compassion." (Yen Mah xii) The story Chinese Cinderella revolves around a despised, unwanted, and abused daughter who garnered triumph through her efforts and actions, and defied the odds against her. In the memoir, Chinese Cinderella, by Adeline Yen Mah, the author writes about her abusive childhood and how she used her harsh upbringing to make her a stronger person. This inspirational novel is about Adeline’s strength and determination, how with the help and encouragement of her aunt and grandfather, she never lost hope about the future, and her wish to please her father.
Adeline, the neglected daughter of the Yen family, found hope that kept her alive from her Aunt Baba, grandfather Ye Ye, and her Third Brother. An example of Adeline's hope is when she quotes, "I dreamed of running away and sneaking back into mainland China, rejoining Aunt Baba and my school friends in Shanghai." (Yen Mah 188 ) The theme of the story is illustrated by this quote, showing that under the most horrendous circumstances inner strength can prevail with the help of others. Adeline's …show more content…
The autobiography Chinese Cinderella, by Adeline Yen Mah, displays the journey that Adeline took to triumph over the depression and negativity her family subjected her to. "To have faith in the end your spirit will prevail; to transcend your abuse and transform it into a source of courage, creativity and compassion." (Yen Mah xii) This quote illustrates the emotion of her personal story to reflect and inspire others to find the positivity and possibility of how inner strength affects your life. Adeline Yen Mah proved she was above the label of a despised and abused daughter and ignored all negativity despite the odds against
Adeline, the neglected daughter of the Yen family, found hope that kept her alive from her Aunt Baba, grandfather Ye Ye, and her Third Brother. An example of Adeline's hope is when she quotes, "I dreamed of running away and sneaking back into mainland China, rejoining Aunt Baba and my school friends in Shanghai." (Yen Mah 188 ) The theme of the story is illustrated by this quote, showing that under the most horrendous circumstances inner strength can prevail with the help of others. Adeline's …show more content…
The autobiography Chinese Cinderella, by Adeline Yen Mah, displays the journey that Adeline took to triumph over the depression and negativity her family subjected her to. "To have faith in the end your spirit will prevail; to transcend your abuse and transform it into a source of courage, creativity and compassion." (Yen Mah xii) This quote illustrates the emotion of her personal story to reflect and inspire others to find the positivity and possibility of how inner strength affects your life. Adeline Yen Mah proved she was above the label of a despised and abused daughter and ignored all negativity despite the odds against