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In what ways does the author portray Saeng as a winter hibiscus?
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How does Saeng's actions resemble a winter hibiscus?
Explore the ways in which Saeng resembles a winter hibiscus.
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Introduction (Provide a brief introduction to the scenario of question)
- Saeng and her family moved to America in hope of looking for greener pastures.
- In an unfamiliar new environment, she experienced different cultures and lifestyles.
- Yet, she managed to persevere and learnt from the experiences she accumulated.
- Saeng and her family moved to America in hope of looking for greener pastures.
- In an unfamiliar new environment, she experienced different cultures and lifestyles.
- Yet, she managed to persevere and learnt from the experiences she accumulated.
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Content (Provide evidence to support points)
Main Point & Elaboration & Evidence & Analysis 1
- Saeng took up a driving test after finishing her driver education course.
- After her family saved up for a cheap, secondhand car, she was designated as her family's driver.
- By passing her test, her parents hoped that she can drive them to work, saving time and bus fares.
- Mrs Lambert suggested that Saeng uses David's car for the test.
- She had exciting times and was closest to come to being on a date when David had driven her around for a few test runs.
- She dressed carefully for the test and for David, wearing a Fair Isles sweater, grey wool skirt and left her hair hanging straight down to her back the way she had seen the blonde cheerleaders do theirs, instead of bunching it up with a rubber band.
- Unfortunately, she failed her driving test.
- She felt a burning shame sting her cheeks as since she had first arrived in school and had not understand a word the teacher had said, never had she failed a test.
- When offering to treat David at McDonald's, he found Saeng unattractive and went along with a cheerleader, leaving Saeng behind.
- She felt totally out of place, the recognition that They Belonged and she didn't.
- She was disappointed after failing the one test that might have helped her parents get to work more easily, save them some money and earn some status among her classmates and felt it was hopeless, useless to even try.
Main Point & Elaboration & Evidence & Analysis 2
- When Saeng went to the greenhouse, she saw the winter hibiscus and instantly recognised it as a saebba hedge.
- The shock of recognition was so intense, it was almost visceral.
- She noticed the plants in the greenhouse as plants that she had not even realised she had known but had forgotten drew her back into her childhood world.
- She felt a wave of loss so deep and strong that brought memories to her.
- The winter hibiscus was strong enough to make it through the cold months.
- The frail, wiry beauty touched Saeng deeply and made her realised many things she had thought of as strange before had become, through the quiet repetition of season upon season, almost familiar to her now.
- She had then vowed silently, in spring, that she would take the test again.
Main Point & Elaboration & Evidence & Analysis 1
- Saeng took up a driving test after finishing her driver education course.
- After her family saved up for a cheap, secondhand car, she was designated as her family's driver.
- By passing her test, her parents hoped that she can drive them to work, saving time and bus fares.
- Mrs Lambert suggested that Saeng uses David's car for the test.
- She had exciting times and was closest to come to being on a date when David had driven her around for a few test runs.
- She dressed carefully for the test and for David, wearing a Fair Isles sweater, grey wool skirt and left her hair hanging straight down to her back the way she had seen the blonde cheerleaders do theirs, instead of bunching it up with a rubber band.
- Unfortunately, she failed her driving test.
- She felt a burning shame sting her cheeks as since she had first arrived in school and had not understand a word the teacher had said, never had she failed a test.
- When offering to treat David at McDonald's, he found Saeng unattractive and went along with a cheerleader, leaving Saeng behind.
- She felt totally out of place, the recognition that They Belonged and she didn't.
- She was disappointed after failing the one test that might have helped her parents get to work more easily, save them some money and earn some status among her classmates and felt it was hopeless, useless to even try.
Main Point & Elaboration & Evidence & Analysis 2
- When Saeng went to the greenhouse, she saw the winter hibiscus and instantly recognised it as a saebba hedge.
- The shock of recognition was so intense, it was almost visceral.
- She noticed the plants in the greenhouse as plants that she had not even realised she had known but had forgotten drew her back into her childhood world.
- She felt a wave of loss so deep and strong that brought memories to her.
- The winter hibiscus was strong enough to make it through the cold months.
- The frail, wiry beauty touched Saeng deeply and made her realised many things she had thought of as strange before had become, through the quiet repetition of season upon season, almost familiar to her now.
- She had then vowed silently, in spring, that she would take the test again.
Conclusion (Provide a brief summary to wrap up your points)
- In conclusion, Saeng was strong and did not give up easily when encountering the difference in a new environment.
- The hibiscus had survived through the winter, and she had to survive too.
- Like the hibiscus, Saeng persevere through the hardships faced in life and although she failed, she did not give up easily.
- By holding on in every part of life, there is surely something to be grateful and thankful for.
- In conclusion, Saeng was strong and did not give up easily when encountering the difference in a new environment.
- The hibiscus had survived through the winter, and she had to survive too.
- Like the hibiscus, Saeng persevere through the hardships faced in life and although she failed, she did not give up easily.
- By holding on in every part of life, there is surely something to be grateful and thankful for.
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