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Prescribed text, extract 4: scenes 50 - 51
Summary of content
As Guolun patiently waits for Xiao zhizhi, Jianing comes and tells him the bad news that Xiao zhizhi went home an hour ago. Guolun feels so sad that he cannot eat anything.
Although Guolun is tormented by his girl friend Xiao zhizhi, he thinks that torture is a way of showing love. Jianing expresses a great deal of concern for Guolun. She talks and analyses what true love is for Guolun, while he just listens miserably and in confusion.
Issues
- The individual's search for identity, e.g. pursuit of ideals (romantic relationships)
Questions
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How can you tell that Guolun is lovesick?
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Describe Guolun and Jianing's different opinions on love.