Problem
Regarding the character Kiam from the book "The Jade Peony" by Wayson Choy, tell me everything you know about him, and how he relates to major themes in the novel. Additionally, consider Analyzing the following questions about Kiam:
a) What role does Kiam play?
b) What is Kiam's personality like? Is he a likeable character? Why?
c) What are the most important scenes that Kiam is included in?Why are they important?
d) Are there any important quotes from Kiam that relate to major themes in the novel?
e) Why is Kiam vital to the novel?
f) Could the novel survive without Kiam? Why?
g) What elements/qualities does Kiam add to the plot/storyline?
h) How does Kiam interact with Liang, Jung, and/or Sekky?
i) How does Kiam highlight aspects of Liang, Jung, and/or Sekky's personality?
j) How does Kiam relate to major themes in the novel?