Chinese Cinderella: The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter
Describe symbolism in Chinese Cinderella: The True Story of an Unwanted Daughter by Adeline Yen Mah
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One main symbol in the novel is Adeline's duckling (PLT), which symbolized love and a full heart. When her father's dog attacked and killed PLT, Adeline's heart was broken..... broken in the same way her father had been breaking it for years.
Chinese Cinderella.