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- 3. Joseph, referred to as Father is the father of Adeline and her siblings. Father is wealthy and smart man, but is also ignorant towards his children, especially Adeline. He lives by by the opinions of his new wife Niang and what she wants. He spends majority of his time focusing on his other duties rather than his own parents and children. The only time father notices Adeline is when she achieves medals and prizes from school. Father's pride is what makes Adeline feel like a member of their family. Adeline only gains recognition from her father when it comes to her achievements in her education and although he doesnt show Adeline the actions of what a daughter expects, she tries her best just to impress him. Continue studying hard and bringing honour to the Yen family name so we can be proud of you.
- 5. Niang is the step mother to Fathers 5 children to his first wife, and is the biological mother to Franklin and Susan, also known as Younger Brother and Little Sister. Niang and Father got married one year after Adelines real mother died. Niang is a young french woman, with a beautiful appearance but an evil inside. She thinks she is the ruler of the household and according to her everything must go her way. Niang spoils her two children more than Adeline and her older siblings. Niang is the enemy in the novel, and no matter how much obstacles she causes for Adeline to face, Adeline stands up for her rights and doesnt let Niang bring her down. Do you hear me? I want them out this minute! Are you deaf? Tell them to gun dan (get lost) and never come here again! Never! Never!
- 7. Lydia also known as Big Sister is the oldest child of Fathers original children. She is a envious, cruel and aggressive character. Since Lydia was born with a lame arm, she uses that as an excuse for her younger siblings to do her chores at home. This is one of her ways of manipulating those around her. Out of all 7 children, she is the only one that would try be on Niangs good side just so she can get rewarded with things, for example when she was welcomed to join the admirable children on the second floor. Big sister treats Adeline very poorly, just like Niang but Lydia is just a normal young woman seeking for love and attention. Big Sister is that desperate for love, Niang arranges a marriage for Lydia to a 31 year old gentleman named Samuel. Lydia is just 17 but is thrilled that she has love and attention. After the marriage, it leads Big Sister to her honeymoon and also her exit out of the novel. If you had not been born, Mama would still be alive. She died because of you. You are bad luck!
- 9. Gregory is Adelines older brother and is the child after Lydia. He shows more maturity than the others due to his role as Big Brother. Gregory takes the cup of being the most defiant child towards Niang. He has a good bond with his brothers and there are times where he is kind to his other siblings. However he is the reason for the death of Adelines pet PLT and also was one of the idiots that lied to Adeline about the orange juice that was mixed with urine. Big Brother and his 2 younger brothers Edgar and James are forced by Niang to not only get an old fashioned hairstyle but to wear old fashioned clothing which then leads to hate and mockery from their school peers. To her we are not separate people. Here we have become one single unit known as all of you. Seems like this is how its going to be from now on.
- 10. AUNT BABA
- 11. Aunt Baba is Adelines Father's older sister. Aunt Baba is characterized as a single and humble woman. Shes living with her brother due to her financial struggles, so shes counting on her brother and in return she helps out with duties at home, especially looking out for the children. Aunt Baba and Adeline develop a unique bond due to they are the known as the powerless ones in the family. Aunt Baba becomes Adelines motivation as she encourages Adeline to strive to the best of her ability and pursue her dreams so that she can be the different one in her family. Aunt Baba is the only person who takes notice of Adeline even if she doesnt win medals from school She has high expectations for Adeline because she believes Adeline has the potential. With the help of Aunt Baba, Adeline becomes everything Aunt Baba had hoped for her to become. One day soon youll be able to translate all this into Chinese for me. Until then, well just write todays date on the envelope and put it away somewhere safe. Go close the door properly and put on the latch so no one will come in.