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Solemnly and solemnity both come from the root word solemn, which means “serious” or “joyless.” Why might the author have written this scene with such a serious tone? rules of the game (Rules of the Game)

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The reason why the author might have written the scene with such a serious tone is:

  • The narrator in "Rules of the Game" knows the importance of being obedient and being "a good girl" in Chinese culture.
  • Having a Chinese mother, she knows she should answer the Santa Claus's question seriously, solemnly, and so she does. She solemnly replies that she has been a "very, very good girl."

- The narrator in "Rules of the Game,", a short story by Amy Tan, is Waverly Jong, the daughter of Chinese immigrants.

- There is a scene that, although seemingly simple, is described by the narrator with a serious tone:

"[Santa] then solemnly asked if I had been a very, very good girl this year and did I believe in Jesus Christ and obey my parents. I knew the only answer to that. I nodded back with equal solemnity."

- The man who is dressed like Santa is most likely asking such questions to every single child he talks to.

- His solemn tone is probably a part of his role as Santa, to sound as if it matter if the child has behaved or not in order to receive presents.

- However, the question have serious implications for Waverly. She answers solemnly because she takes them seriously.

- Having Chinese parents, she has learned the importance of being obedient and of behaving.

- In conclusion, we can say the narrator uses such a serious tone to show that Waverly, being raised by Chinese parents, understands the importance of being a good, obedient girl.

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