Question

In the short story "rules of the game" by amy tan, what game is used to symbolize the conflict between mother and daughter/

Answer 1

Chess

Chess is played with silent, invisible strategy. Waverly's mother uses this same strategy when dealing with her daughter. At the end of the story, Waverly is in her room contemplating her strategy and next move in the quiet battle with her mother. Throughout the story, the narrator talks about the "art of invisible strength". It's not just effective in chess, but also in conflicts within the family.

Answer 2

The gamed used to symbolize the conflict was chess