chapter 8

In this chapter Adeline’s Ye Ye had been giving the children money to ride the tram to and from school so they didn’t have to walk the long distance. After only a few short weeks Ye Ye’s money had been spent and he had no money left. I felt sorry for Ye Ye that he was doing such a good deed towards the children then for his money to be all gone is so unfortunate. It was brought up a dinner one night, Aunt Baba wanted to get a job so she could earn her own money instead of taking it from Niang and Adeline’s father. I felt somewhat proud of Aunt Baba to try and take the matter into her own hands. Ye Ye brought up the pocket money for the children which was rejected immediately. Adeline’s Father seemed annoyed “ You don’t need to work like a commoner, you have everything you need here.” Though they were told that if they wanted the money they’d have to go Niang and ask for it. Adeline’s siblings gave in because the walking became to much for them. Though Adeline never once came to ask for money she’d grit her teeth everyday and walk to school. This made me fell rather proud of Adeline.