Scar told by An-Mei Hsu

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An-mei’s mother became a ghost by:

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Showing disrespect for her family.

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Becoming a ghost in An-mei’s family

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Forbidden to talk about the person

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An-mei’s grandmother's reason for badmouthing grandchildren

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To make ghosts think children weren't worth stealing

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Greedy girl in An-mei’s grandmother’s story

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Grew fatter, poisoned herself, refused to reveal child's father

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Consequences of disobeying elders in An-mei’s grandmother’s story

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Little ball fell from ear; brains poured out.

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An-mei's mother's name taboo

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Saying it = spitting on father's grave

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Definition of shou in Scar

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No respect for ancestors or family

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An-mei's "know-nothing-face"

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Face to hide true emotions

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An-mei's memory at age 4

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Mother chased away after returning, following soup incident

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Grandmother's words to An-mei after her burn

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Mother would forget her if she didn't get better fast.