The primary arc of Adeline’s character development is her journey to recognizing her own self-worth amidst the hardship she endures in the family home. This leads Adeline to have a very low view of herself, despite her academic achievements and the clear intelligence that Aunt Baba, Grandfather Ye Ye, and school friends see in her. Though she hopes to earn Father’s love by bringing him honor in this way, Father pays her little attention. Despite this, Adeline is a terrific writer and scholar, constantly winning awards for being the top student at every school she attends. Altogether, Adeline’s family life becomes defined by abuse and neglect, both from her siblings and her parents. Father’s second wife,, also hates Adeline and makes her the primary target of her fury. This earns her the resentment of her siblings and Father.
Born the fifth child of a wealthy businessman in Tianjin, China, Adeline is blamed for the death of her mother, who died giving birth to her. Adeline is the narrator and protagonist of the memoir, which describes her coming-of-age in an abusive home.
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