How would you describe the personalities of the three brothers Cheuh-hsin, Cheuh-hui, and Cheuh-min? How do their personalities affect their fates?

Compare and contrast Mei and Jui-chueh. How are they different? If their marriage had not been arranged, do you think Cheuh-hsin and Jui-Cheuh would have loved each other anyway?

Do you think the Venerable Master Kao enjoys his role as head of the family? Why or why not?

Cheuh-min calls his brother Cheuh-hui "the humanitarian" because he refuses to ride in a sedan chair. What do you think the sedan chair symbolizes to Cheuh-hui? Is he really a humanitarian?

Ultimately, why does Ming-feng commit suicide? Cheuh-min says that her suicide shows strength of character. Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not?

Compare and contrast the deaths and funerals of the following characters: Ming-feng, Mei, Master Kao, and Jui-cheuh. How do...