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| Content | Issues |
|---|---|
| Liu Cheng believes that Xiaochun’s talent for playing the violin is the way to gain recognition and a secure future. | The individual’s search for identity: family values and personal goals |
| Success hinges on the pre-condition that Xiaochun be accepted into a big city music school. | The individual’s search for identity: concept of success |
| A big city, such as Beijing, is traditionally seen as the place where the best teachers can be found and, as a result, where the best education can be accessed. | Urban versus rural life: values and traditions – concept of education |
| Lu Cheng overhears the conversation in the toilets – a form of ‘going through the back door’ (money) is one of the ways the rich can gain entry or acceptance. Liu Cheng does not have the money to bribe or persuade the judges. | Divisions in society: poverty and wealth |
| Liu Cheng comes to Beijing with his son Xiaochun to find a teacher for Xiaochun. He pleads with Teacher Jiang to accept Xiaochun as his student. | Divisions in society: role of education The individual’s search for identity: concept of success |
| Even though Teacher Jiang realizes Xiaochun has talent, he is apathetic and does not appear to be interested in Xiaochun. | Urban versus rural life: values and traditions – concept of education |
Activities
- Explain the reason Director Zhang says the competition committee cannot help Xiaochun, even though he played well in the competition.
- Identify one of the ways of being able to stay in Beijing.
- Describe Liu Cheng’s action after the competition. Explain his motivation.
- Explain how Liu Cheng’s action reflects his traditional view of education.
- Comment on the use of dim lighting in Teacher Jiang’s room.
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