Question

Lien--Gan's mother Xuan Hoa--Gan's older sister, who favors T'Gatoi herself Qui--Gan's embittered older brother Consider the following issues as you read the story

1 Why is Gan's mother Lien seemingly embittered by her situation and likely to "remember all this as a humiliation" [122] when she is intoxicated by the Tlic eggi? 2. What is the source of Qui's parallel bitterness? 3. How would you describe the specific relationship between Tlic family members and their human families? That is, what is the prupose of a Tilc living with a human family, and why don't they just live with animals for the same purpose? 4. Butler has called this a "love story. " Do you think that label appropriate? In what sense[s] can this be seen as a love story?

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Step-by-step explanation:

1. Gan's mother Lien is likely embittered by her situation because she is being used as a means for her family's survival. The Tlics have taken over the Earth and the humans are now dependent on them for survival. Lien is likely aware of her role in this and feels humiliated by it, especially when she is intoxicated by the Tlic eggi which amplifies her emotions.

2. Qui's parallel bitterness is likely a result of feeling powerless and trapped in his situation as well. He resents the Tlics for taking over and feels that they are responsible for the current state of the world.

3. The specific relationship between Tlic family members and their human families is one of dependence and exploitation. The Tlics require humans to breed and raise their young, and in return, they provide the humans with protection and resources. They do not live with animals for the same purpose because humans are more intelligent and capable of caring for the young Tlics.

4. The label "love story" can be appropriate in the sense that it is a story about love and relationships between individuals of different species. It shows that despite their differences, Gan and T'Gatoi care for each other and are willing to make sacrifices for each other. However, it is also a story about power dynamics and exploitation, so the label may not fully capture the complexity of the story.