Falling Leaves Chapter 7

5 Comments
1] Ye-ye became poor at the age of 65.

2] Lydia did not do good in school an decided to marry early.

3] Joseph had a feudal idea of male supremacy.

4] Niang was being greedy by collecting most of Lydia's gifts at the wedding.

5] Niang forced Lydia to marry Samuel Sung.

4 Questions
1] Why was Edgar mean to Adeline?

2] Why didn't Joseph accept that Adeline did good in school?

3] Why did they blame Aunt Baba for being an evil influence to Adeline?

4] Was Joseph misusing his fathers money?

3 Vocabulary
1] Harangue: A noisy or scornful speech.

2] Demurred: Objection.

3] Fibre: Threadlike parts.

2 Literary Terms
1] "Be a cold fish." -Metaphor.

2] "Father then began a harangue about my worthlessness." -Metaphor

1 Overview Sentence
Niang and Father accused Aunt Baba and Adeline of many wrongdoings.