Question

In the short story “Rules of the Game” by Amy Tan, how does Lindo Jong teach her children lessons? through silent disapproval through tearful outbursts through giving and withholding money through words and actions
In order to infer a theme from a story, one must identify the central __________ and its __________. conflict . . . resolution motif . . . moral character . . . traits author . . . persona

Answer 1

In the short story Rules of the Game, Lindo Jong teaches her children lessons through silent disapproval. This is presented when Waverly wanted some salted plums yet because of his aggresiveness and noise, her mother ignore her request. On the other hand, when he went silent about her wants, her mother rewards him of salted plums. 

In order to infer a theme from a story, one must identify the central conflict and its resolution. 

Answer 2

Answer:

The answer is   conflict.....resolution