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Magical Paper Animals Come Alive
- The narrator's mother made magical paper animals that moved when breathed into, embodying a special folk magic.
- This paper menagerie brought joy and wonder to his childhood and represented the mother's love and culture.
Paper Tiger Toy Destroyed
- At school, the narrator's paper tiger toy was mocked and destroyed by peers who valued commercial toys more.
- This traumatic act symbolized rejection of his heritage and intensified his identity struggles.
Mother's Final Wish
- The narrator visits his dying mother in the hospital, who weakly urges him to keep her paper menagerie box and remember her.
- She shares a poignant farewell, blending cultural tradition and maternal love.