Bring on the tough stuff - there’s not just one right answer.
- Why is it important that "Rules of the Game" is set in Chinatown? How might the story change if it were set in a different time and place?
- Why does Waverly's mother push her so hard to play chess well? What's the deal with her instructions to "win more, lose less"?
- What's going on with the ending and the word "alone"? Is being alone a good or a bad thing for Waverly? Why?
- In what ways does Waverly fight back against her mother's control? Does it make a difference in their relationship?
- Why doesn't Waverly's mom hold her brothers to the same impossible standard? What does Mom expect them to do to support the family?
- Why does Waverly's mom tell everyone that Waverly's winning streak "is luck"? What does her response indicate about Lindo's values?
- How does the meeting with Santa Claus influence Waverly? What does the meeting reveal about Waverly's mom and their community?