Waiting

Lesson 25
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ELA

Unit 6

11th Grade

Lesson 25 of 30

Objective


Describe how the author develops Lin’s character in chapters 6 and 7. 

Analyze how the characterization of Lin develops the themes of love and waiting.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Waiting by Ha Jin  pp. 250 – 265 — Part Three: Chapters 6 and 7

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Target Task


Multiple Choice

According to the narrator, one consequence of Lin reading Mai Dong’s letters is that he

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Writing Prompt

Does Lin truly love Manna? Did he ever? Use evidence from chapters 6 and 7 and throughout the novel to support your answer.

Key Questions


Chapter 6:

  • What has Manna kept locked in her box all these years? According to p. 251, why does seeing these buttons and thinking about Manna collecting them make Lin feel miserable?
  • What else does she keep in the box? Why is Lin so curious to see the letters according to p. 252?
  • Compare Manna and Lin’s reactions to Mai Dong’s love letters. What do the reactions reveal about each character’s beliefs about love? 
  • How does pregnancy impact Manna? Their relationship?
  • “He couldn’t help imagining what his home would have been like if Manna and he had gotten married fifteen years earlier.” What is ironic about this statement on p. 256? Do you think Lin is right that he would have been happier? Did the waiting destroy/dampen their love? Use evidence to support your answer.
  • How does Lin think waiting has affected Manna? How has it affected him?
  • Has he ever loved Manna? Has she loved him?

Chapter 7:

  • What is causing Manna to wonder if Lin still loves her? Track the evidence on pp. 258–259.
  • What does she decide to do about her suspicions? What does she see and how does she react to it? What do you think of her reaction?
  • What advice does Ran Su give Lin and what action does Lin take based on this advice?
  • Is Manna satisfied?

Next

Evaluate the impact of lack of true love and of waiting on Lin and Manna’s relationship.

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