Place
Singapore
Mr Lis office (18th floor, Shenton Way)
Tanjong Rhu
The hospital room
The altar room
Time
Present (after the death of Ah-Ma)
Past (before the death of Ah-Ma)
Social
Modern day Singapore
Early 20th century Singapore
Mr Li
Ah-Ma
Ying
Helen
Mr Lis father
disrespectful
Does not seen to want other to know that he comes from humble
beginnings
seventeen
Speaks Cantonese
A traditional and religious woman who still keeps chickens in the
Wife of Mr Li
Rather superficial