the invisible red string by quen law Key Terms: characters in the story ju lin is a girl , ju lin mom and dad, moi yun old matchmaking matchmaker lady ,madam yuen and madam yuen son master yuen, in the story ju lin parents are poor and have to sell ju-lin to moi yun who takes care of ju lin and ju lin has to help moi yun because she is old and moi yun teaches ju-lin how to matchmaker and it goes good unit madam yuen has a problem her son has turned down every wife she has given him but yuen is into girls that can read and write just like ju-lin and want a girl who is educated and love to go on long scholarly walks with him he doesn't want a girl who has tiny bound feet and a girl who walks in a poper manner and when he ju-lin he falls in love with ju-lin who he thought his mother was the one who sent but moi yun because ju-lin had to tell yuen to follow his heart so now both yuen and ju-lin both fall in love but just as madam yuen about to to stop them she stop because she only want to her son happyWhat kind of older, traditional story— fairy tale, myth, religious story-– does The Invisible Red String remind you of? How does The Invisible Red String update the old, traditional story? Explain your answer in 2-3 complete sentences.

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The Invisible Red String can be likened to traditional fairy tales that focus on themes of love, fate, and the struggle against societal expectations, similar to stories like "Cinderella" or "Beauty and the Beast." However, it updates the traditional narrative by emphasizing the importance of personal choice and education in relationships, showcasing characters who challenge societal norms rather than conforming to them. Ju-lin and Yuen's relationship highlights the idea that love should be based on compatibility and mutual respect, rather than solely on social status or appearances.