The meaning of the jade bracelet
1. What is the relationship between Mrs Wong and Mrs Lee?
They are siblings.
2. Is Mrs Wong a filial daughter? Give three reasons.
Yes, because she take care her mother for years. Furthermore, her manage her mum’s food and living place since she got sick. She was very obedient towards her mother during her life.
3. What is Ah Kow's real name? How is he related to the dying woman in the short story?
His real name is Ah Fook Kee. He is the only one of Siew May’s uncle.
4. Why is Sam Poh Tong mentioned in the short story?
It is the cave temple, which is the place of funeral ceremony.
5. What do you think the jade bracelet symbolises? Give your reasons.
It symbolises wealthy. This is because not everyone can have it. It price is very high. Usually only the riches wear it.
6. Do you think Siew May is naive? Cite your reasons with quotations.
I think so because she keep asking her mother about her grandma. When her mother give the answer, she believe it directly. She doesn’t ask the others about it or try to find out herself.
7. Did Siew May get the jade bracelet in the end? Why?
She didn’t get the jade bracelet in the end because her mother Mrs.Wong would rather to give it to her uncle which is Ah Fook Kee.
8. Do you like the story? Why?
Not really because in the end Siew May didn’t get the jade bracelet even it should be she who receive it. Her mother give it to Siew May’s uncle. This is because her uncle is the only man in their siblings.
