1. By Drishti and Siuming Pages 167-169

2. Important Quotes in the Passage Page 167 – “I scarcely recognized her when I stepped into the house: I could have sworn she was a high school student from the city.” This is the first time both boys see her transformation and it shows that she is no longer a shy peasant, but instead a civilized grown woman. Sijie uses the word ‘scarcely’ to really illustrate the change and the lack of recognition for the girl they used to know

3. “the long pigtail tied with red ribbon had made way for a short bob, which was very becoming and modern looking. “ The word ‘modern’ shows that her style has become modernized and the ‘long pigtail’ suggests her innocence and purity before she became civilized. ‘red ribbon’ illustrates a young school girl who is naïve.

4. Page 168 – “She said she hadn’t told you….” This show how the Little Seamstress has grown and blossomed from the person she use to be. She use to be shy and conservative before but now she’s making her own decisions regardless of anyone else’s opinion. She no longer needs the two boys and can make her own decisions for herself.

5. Page 169 – “I even told her: if you leave now – don’t ever come back” Shows that her father is taking on the role of a father for once, as we don’t see his presence in her life throughout the book. Also further emphasising her ability to make her own decisions and judgements. She wants what she wants and isn’t afraid to go get it, fearless of any consequences.

6. THE END