Balancing duty and desire from "summary" of Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker,Wendy Xu
In life, we are often faced with the challenge of balancing our responsibilities and our passions. It can be difficult to juggle the things we must do with the things we want to do, but finding a harmonious equilibrium is essential for our well-being. The characters in "Mooncakes" beautifully embody this struggle. Nova, a young witch, is torn between her duty to her grandmother and her desire to explore her magical abilities. Her grandmother relies on her for help in their family's magical business, but Nova yearns to spread her wings and discover what else the world has to offer. Similarly, Tam, a werewolf, grapples with his own internal conflict. He is tasked with protecting his community from supernatural threats, but he also longs for a sense of belonging and acceptance. His duty as a guardian clashes with his desire for companionship and understanding. As Nova and T...
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