EF3/4 "Rpses Sing on New Snow"

“Roses Sing on New Snow”

Discussion Questions

3-4 to a group, to discuss

1.   What is the setting of the story?

WHERE

“New World”

“father’ restaurant”

“Chinatown” – area with lots of Chinese people/culture

possible cities? Singapore, , LA, Victoria, San Francisco

cold - Vancouver, Toronto

Paul Yee- Vancouver

WHEN

“one day”

“governor of South China”

“Emperor” Po Yi – 1912, 1917

What was Vancouver like at that time (over 100 years ago)?

- lots of Chinese in Vancouver, build railroad

- Maylin’s food was ‘comfort food’

“bone tired” “dog tired” –very tired, exhausted

labourers – new immigrants, not doctors and lawyers

2.   Who are the major and minor characters?

MAJOR

Maylin

Governor

Father?

MINOR

Brothers

Father?

3.   Which characters are dynamic? Which are static?

DYNAMIC

Maylin

governor

4.   What are some descriptive words to describe Maylin’s character?

- smart

- creative

- quiet

- calm

- nice

- strong

- polite

- kind

- thoughtful

- wise

- famous

- brave

- confident

- free

- not afraid

- single

5.   What is one conflict in the story?

6.   What theme (main idea or comment on human nature) is the story conveying?