Chinese Cinderella, Post B

Dear Adeline,
I am reading your memoir, Chinese Cinderella and I think that it is really unbelievable how malicious Naing was and how much your father disregarded you. I thought it was unbelievable that your father forgot your name and your birthday because I think that being your father, he should love you no matter what. I can’t believe he didn’t even say good-bye to you when the dropped you off at the boarding school. As the numbers at the boarding school dwindled, you seemed more comfortable at the school because there was no one there to laugh at you. I think after Naing has called you names and put you down, it has really lowered your self esteem and confidence. I think that you should just be yourself, and don’t let anyone make fun of you.

When your aunt (Naing’s sister) saved you, and was going to bring you to Hong Kong, away from the communism, you were more worried about how mad Naing would be to see you, rather than being happy you were going home. As you left the boarding school, you thought, “I dared not to reply but I thought what can be worse? All the time I was quaking at the thought of what Niang would say when she saw me” (pg 139). I think that you should look on the bright side that you get to see people that do love you and care about you. Lastly, I think that you should tell someone at your school or your aunt (Naing’s sister) about how they have been treating you.

Good luck in Hong Kong!

-Annabel