An Analysis Of Fish Cheeks By Amy Tan

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Fish Cheeks by Amy Tan, Tan uses embarrassment and awkwardness to connect to her readers. First, Tan uses the embarrassment of having her crush over for dinner. “What would Robert think of our shabby Chinese Christmas.” This shows that she’s embarrassed by her culture. Also, Tan uses awkwardness by having her crush ignore her. “Robert grunts hello.” This shows that when Robert and Amy are in the room it gets awkward. Secondly, Tan uses embarrassment by having her relatives not have manners. “My relatives lick their chopsticks and reach across the table.” This shows that she’s embarrassed by her family. And, Tan uses awkwardness by having her relatives not having manners. “My relatives murmured with pleasure when my mother brought out the

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