🔍 Part 1: Close Reading Analysis

1. When Otoosan gives Aiko the mirror, what does he tell her about its purpose?

2. What is Aiko's initial reaction to receiving the mirror? Use evidence from the text.

3. Find and write down one direct quote that shows the mirror's importance to the family.

4. What does the mirror literally reflect, and what might it symbolically represent?

Literally shows faces; symbolically represents vanity

Literally shows reflections; symbolically represents self-identity and heritage

Literally shows images; symbolically represents wealth

Literally shows light; symbolically represents hope only

🎭 Part 2: Symbol Interpretation

5. Based on the context, what cultural significance might the mirror hold for Aiko's family?

6. Which of the following themes does the mirror symbol most likely represent? (Check all that apply)

Connection to family history

Self-discovery and identity

Material wealth

Cultural traditions

The passage of time

7. How does the author use the mirror to develop Aiko's character? Provide specific examples.

8. Complete this analysis: "The mirror serves as a symbol because it represents _________________ and helps the reader understand _________________."

9. Predict how the mirror might continue to be important as the story progresses. Support your prediction with evidence from this scene.

10. What does this scene reveal about the relationship between Otoosan and Aiko?

They have a distant, formal relationship

He cares about passing on family values and heritage to her

They disagree about the importance of traditions

Their relationship is based only on material gifts