1. Describe and analyze the scene where Maxine’s parents carve the names of their enemies on her back. Why do they do this? What is the symbolism of this act?
2. Describe and analyze the scene where the warrior woman gets revenge on the Baron. Why is this scene important? Use direct quotations to support and focus your writing.
3. Reflect on the following quotation from the end of “White Tigers.”
“The swordswoman and I are not so dissimilar. May my people understand the resemblance soon so that I can return to them. What we have in common are the words at our backs . . . that they do not fit on my skin” (53). Please reflect on the entire passage (not just the section I’ve quoted). Be specific and analytical. Be sure to reflect on how is this myth related to Kingston's life? Why does she include a myth as part of her autobiography