Created by Harvard students for students everywhere, SparkNotes give you just what you need to succeed in school: Complete Plot Summary and AnalysisKey Facts About the WorkAnalysis of Major CharactersThemes, Motifs, and SymbolsExplanation of Important QuotationsAuthor&;s Historical ContextSuggested Essay Topics25-Question Review QuizThe Bonesetter&;s Daughter features explanations of key themes, motifs, and symbols including: mother-daughter relationships; resilience; secrecy; ghosts; the pearl necklace; the oracle bone. It also includes detailed analysis of these important characters: Ruth Young; Luling Young; Precious Auntie.