... tells her mother-in-law that in her dream the candle had been blown out in a storm. The mother-in-law then looks at the candle and realizes that Lindo should no longer be married to her son. Her son then impregnates the chambermaid (the one which Lindo says is of imperial blood because of "her dream".) Themes: Generation Gap: In Lindo's speech to her daughter, she tells her this story that must seem so strange to her daughter, as her marriage was not arranged in any way. Loyalty: To her parents: her parents' wish is that she will remain with her new family, she honours this. To her husband: she tries hard to become pregnant and offers herself to her husband who does not accept, but still blames the lack of a baby on her. 2 Characters: Lindo: Strong-willed, loyal. She honours her parents' wishes, and is cunning enough to get out of her failing ...

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