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: Waverly tries to tell her mother, Lindo, about her engagement to her white boyfriend, Rich. She realizes that her mother’s constant criticism is actually a form of deep-seated love and concern for her future happiness.

Ultimately, this section shows that while the daughters may look in the mirror and see only themselves, they are actually direct reflections of their mothers' histories and values, "translated" into a new American context. The Joy Luck Club: American Translation Summary & Analysis American Translation

The section begins with a about a mother visiting her daughter's new, expensive condominium. The Mirror and "Peach-Blossom Luck" : Waverly tries to tell her mother, Lindo,