This is an Online Internet Book Club on Sagwa, The Chinese Siamese Cat by Amy Tan. Discuss this book, share your thoughts, make comments, ask questions, offer responses...
Description
"Before you go out into the world," Ming Miao told her five kittens, "you must know the true story of your ancestors...."
And so begins the story of Sagwa of China, a mischievous, pearl white kitten. Sagwa lived in the House of the Foolish Magistrate, a greedy man who made up rules that helped only himself. One day, Sagwa fell into an inkwell and accidentally changed one of the Foolish Magistrate's rules. Little did Sagwa know she would alter the fate -- and the appearance -- of Chinese cats forever!
Book Club Questions for Sagwa, The Chinese Siamese Cat (Fiction)
Suggested Book Club Questions for Sagwa, The Chinese Siamese Cat (Fiction)
The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on Sagwa, The Chinese Siamese Cat:
- Did Amy Tan emphasize any specific themes throughout Sagwa, The Chinese Siamese Cat? What do you think Amy Tan is trying to explain with this theme?
- What was unique about the setting of Sagwa, The Chinese Siamese Cat and how did it affect the storyline?
- Could you relate to any of the characters? If so, which ones and why?
- How do characters change or learn throughout Sagwa, The Chinese Siamese Cat? What events caused these changes? Have you or someone you know experienced the same thing?
- How does Sagwa, The Chinese Siamese Cat reveal Amy Tan's own perspectives about people and the world? For a lively discussion, describe why you think Amy Tan is liberal or conservative.
- Did certain parts of Sagwa, The Chinese Siamese Cat affect you emotionally? Why did it evoke those emotions?
- Did Amy Tan's point of view on things lend new perspective to your own view of the world?
Book Club Questions for Sagwa, The Chinese Siamese Cat (for Non-Fiction)
Suggested Book Club Questions for Sagwa, The Chinese Siamese Cat (Non-fiction)
The following book club questions provide a starting point for creating a reading group discussion on Sagwa, The Chinese Siamese Cat:
- Did Amy Tan make persuasive arguments in Sagwa, The Chinese Siamese Cat? Did Sagwa, The Chinese Siamese Cat change or reinforce your opinion on the subject?
- What did you learn from Sagwa, The Chinese Siamese Cat?
- How does Amy Tan present the information and did you enjoy it?
- How is Amy Tan biased within Sagwa, The Chinese Siamese Cat? Is there a political slant to what is being discussed and how does it impact the book?
- What, if anything, does Sagwa, The Chinese Siamese Cat make you want to read next? Why?
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