1. On page 2760, on the fifth paragraph, Zhang Ailing wrote,“She was riding the tiger now, no way to go back home, no way to go back to her family, no way out except to become his mistress.” What do … Continue reading
1.) Read the passage on the bottom of 2741 and the top of 2744. Both refer to the poor treatment received by Lisu and Liuyuan from their families because of money and financial burdens. Although Liuyuan and Lisu experience grief … Continue reading
1. In pages 2746-7, Ailing lays out the entire “plot” or “premise” of the book. What is it and how is every character affected by this belief? Furthermore, is such a premise true for our modern American culture? If not, … Continue reading
P2741(last paragraph) “ ‘if there were a way, I’d be long gone!’ Said Liusu. ‘I haven’t studied much, and I can’t lift and carry, so what kind of job can I get?’’ ” What is Liusu’s personal character according to … Continue reading
Q1 pg 2742-3 why does Liusu feel like her time for finding somebody has ended? Q2 pg. 2769 how does Eileen change show that love is related to or sometimes undistinguishable from war?
1. On page 2741(third paragraph), “In her daze, it was many years before…..it seemed she was trapped in a nightmare.” What does it suggest Liusu’s view of relationship with people, especially her mom? 2. On the bottom of page 2742, … Continue reading
1. At what point did the relationship between Liusu and Fan change and what were the repercussions of the change? 2. What is the significance of the Hugin?
The revised syllabus, which I distributed in class on Tuesday, April 3, is available on the blog “Syllabus” page. The revised syllabus includes some date changes for reading assignments, one new reading, directions for the last extra credit option, and … Continue reading