What are the main characters in 'A Pair of Tickets' by Amy Tan?

Answer 1

The protagonist is a second - generation Chinese - American. Her father is also an important character, though more through the memories and stories that are shared. As she travels to China with a pair of tickets, she meets other relatives and people who are part of her family's past, but she is the main focus as she undergoes a transformation in her understanding of herself and her heritage.

Answer 2

In 'A Pair of Tickets', the key character is a young woman. She is in search of her family's past and her own identity. Her mother, though not physically present in the present - day part of the story in the same way, is also an important figure as her absence and the stories about her are part of what drives the protagonist's journey. And of course, the various relatives she meets in China play roles in helping her piece together her family's story.

Answer 3

The main character is a woman who is on a journey to discover her roots in China. She is an American of Chinese descent, and through the story, she is the central figure through which we see the exploration of identity and family history.