Post #7 Form A

Vocab (all definitions are from http://www.dictionary.com/)
rococo (141): a style of architecture and decoration, originating in France about 1720, evolved from Baroque types and distinguished by its elegant refinement in using different materials for a delicate overall effect and by its ornament of shellwork, foliage, etc.
rattan (149): any of various climbing palms of the genus Calamus or allied genera.
Appeals
Everyone feels as though they are not understood sometimes. Jung draws from this in an emotional appeal on page 141 when she writes about the mother's desire to be more understood by her husband. She feels like he doesn't put her well being above his work.
"She walked all the way back to the barracks in excruciating pain. [...] Everybody except the guards had gone to the opera. She managed to drag herself to her bed, and by the light of the lamp she saw that her trousers were soaked with blood. She fainted as soon as her head hit the bed. She had lost her first child. An there was nobody near her." (145-146)
This appeals to the reader emotionally through sympathy. You feel bad for her because she is alone, in a LOT of pain, and going through a terrible experience. It really pulls at your heartstrings.
"My mother was staggered, almost awestruck, at this defiance. As expected, there were plenty of disapproving glances. But Mrs. Ting held her chin up: 'Who cares?' she said to my mother. My mother was tremendously relieved; with the sanction of her boss, she could ignore any criticisms, verbal or wordless." (171)
It's always easier to get by in life if someone is on your side. Especially if you are going against the 'norm'. This passage appeals to the reader emotionally because you can really understand how she feels and have most likely been in a similar situation.
Quote
"My mother understood the theory, but that did not stop her thinking about the fact that my father was giving her no sympathy while she was sick and exhausted the whole time, trudging along, carrying her bedroll, sweating, vomiting, her legs like lead." (143)
This quote shows how difficult her life was and the resentment she felt. It is significant because a similar theme reappears multiple times after this. She is always feeling as though her husband doesn't care enough for her and always seems to be forced to endure extreme hardships.
Themes
The theme of this portion of the book seems to lean more towards the importance of pulling through hardships and enjoying the little things as much as possible.