Discussion questions: Mute in an English world

Is Chang-Rae Lee’s mother’s struggle relevant to a social issue that exists?
When Chang Rae Lee says “For her, the English language was not very funny. It usually meant trouble and a good dose of shame, and sometimes real hurt.” , what message is he trying to give to the readers?
Would the native people react to the situation differently if they were aware Chang Rae Lee’s mother did not know she was making an effort to speak English?
If you were in Lee’s mother’s place, how would you react and cope up with the situation she was in?

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