American+Born+Chinese+Q&A

1. What is the relation of the three different people described in the story? A:One major viewpoint is that they all revolve around the life of one boy, Jin Wang, and how they help or hurt his story.

2. What is symbolic of the Monkey King's tale? A: It tells of how he was born a monkey, and that is what he is; he can't change who he is.

3. How does this theme relate to Jin Wang? A:It ties in with a major problem that Jin faces: he is tired of being recognized and stereotyped as an Asian, and wants to change who he is.

4. How does Danny relate to Jin Wang? A:In all effectiveness, Danny //is// Jin, but as how he would want to be seen.

5. How does Wei-Chen tie into Jin's life? A:Wei-Chen is the son of the Monkey King, and is sent to Earth as an emissary. He becomes one of Jin's best friends and starts dating Suzy Nakamura, but soon becomes distasteful of humans after Jin kisses Suzy and betrays Wei-Chen's trust.

6. What are some insecurities Jin feels throughout the story? A: At first he is very unsatisfied with him being an Asian, and he attempts to get over it. Another one is smaller, and that is him liking an all-American girl, and what she thinks of him. The last major one is whether or not he can continue a lifestyle which he would enjoy.