So the last chapter was pretty interesting. I must say that I was quite shocked when I read that she didn't really speak when she was younger. Also, the whole thing about the mother "cutting the tongue" was really strange to me. Is that a metaphor/"tradition" they use often in China? I don't know, but I was a little confused about that.
Maxine used to be very quiet and would paint her paintings thick layers of black. I thought that maybe she did this because she was reserved and she felt safe with the darkness. She turned to it for protection [this isn't supposed to be racist] like she did when she turned to the black students when she was getting picked on.
I also thought it was strange how she picked on the girl who didn't speak. At first I figured that she would be able to understand how it felt, but she REALLY hated the silence. But before she found sanctuary in it... I don't get it, maybe she hated herself being so timid and weak so she hates the girl for being it too. It's all confusing. Does anyone have any thoughts on this?
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