'The Rules of the Game' authored by Amy Tan which is narrated by Waverly in first person narrative and primarily conveys the idea of 'manipulation in communication' to learn the art of life and get what they want. Waverly is a young Chinese girl who possesses more American etiquette as compared to Chinese and therefore, she loves to play Chess. The given excerpt reveals that Waverly persuades her mother to let her play chess through 'the strategy of invisible strength'(art of manipulation in communication) which she learnt from her mother during her childhood.
The objections which have been brought against a standing army, and they are many and weighty, and deserve to prevail, may also at last be brought against a standing government. (correct me if I'm wrong)
