Chinese Literature Essays Examples For College & High School Students in PDF

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An Analysis of the Themes of Cultural References, Social and Cultural Critique in Popular Chinese Literature (1359 words, 5 pages)

Evolution of Themes in Chinese Literature Things can evolve through history, and Chinese literature is nodifferent. Among the plethora of works examined in class, I saw a stream ofevolution, emergence of various features and themes that builds uponpreceding works. Each time period's work added something new yet recalledpast works in ... Read More

Brotherhood and Treachery in The Romance of the Three Kingdoms, a Novel by Luo Guanzhong (1684 words, 6 pages)

The Romance of the Three Kingdoms by Luo Guanzhong clearly outlines the period of China during the Three Kingdoms dynasty which spanned the years 220-280. This turbulent era is characterized by political instability, divisions, treachery and bloodshed. The only constant is war peace is elusive. The three kingdoms the Wei ... Read More

The Individual Presence and Expression in the Literary Works of Tao Qian and Du Fu (1369 words, 5 pages)

Accounts of Self in Du Fu and Tao Qians WorksPoets sought to define themselves in a variety of ways. To achieve this, they try to create a different persona suitable to their aims. Tao Qian, and Du Fu are two prominent poets noted for the individual presence and expression throughout ... Read More

The Attributes Similar to Buddhist and Daoist Ideals in Cold Mountain, a Poem by Han-Shan (945 words, 3 pages)

In Han-shans Cold Mountain the poem has attributes that are similar to Buddhist and Daoist perspectives. The poems have different elements that are Buddhist in a sense that Han-san talks about symbolic imagery that is congruent with the ideals of the Mahayana Buddhism. His poetry talks about the difficulties reaching ... Read More

The Life of an Early 20th Century Chinese Gentry Household in Pa Chin’s Novel Family (910 words, 3 pages)

FamilyPa Chins novel Family does a good job of characterizing the life of an early 20th century Chinese gentry household. In this portrayal, Chin includes countless examples of the family ties and ceremonial duties associated with being part of this type of household. Although some of the characteristics of this ... Read More

A Personal Review of Thoughts on a Quiet Night, a Poem by Li Po (849 words, 3 pages)

Thoughts on a Quiet NightI have selected Li Pos Thoughts on a Quiet Night as my favorite poem from An Invitation to Poetry (p. 150). I chose this poem because of its simplicity, its focus on a single objectthe moon in the sky, the subtle duality in the poem, and ... Read More

Pa Chin’s The Family: Cultural Structure and the Importance of Family in China in the 20th Century (1288 words, 5 pages)

Essay 2 The FamilyIn his novel that is deemed a classic, Pa Chin illustrates the difficult but pivotal time in Chinas cultural structure that occurred in the early decades of the 20th Century. This time period saw a struggle within families, as the traditional and older generations clashed with the ... Read More

The Overall Tone of Hope Through the Word South in Last Poem, a Poem by Bo Juyi (743 words, 3 pages)

South- Last PoemUpon first reading Last Poem by Chinese Poet, Bo Juyi, there is a morbid, gloomy tone in his words that is until the word South is read. South rings out a new meaning to the entire poem. There is a feeling of pity for the speaker because there ... Read More

Growing up of Moon Shadow in Dragonwings by Laurence Yep (421 words, 2 pages)

As Moon Shadow matures and ages throughout the book, he handles and deals problems differently, not to mention he also acts and thinks differently. As he gets more use to this kind of community where everyone works together to work out problems, he speaks for himself. He also ends up ... Read More

My Favourite Parts in Dragonwings by Laurence Yep (325 words, 1 pages)

Although this is one of the earlier parts, I liked when Black Dog got so addicted to Heroin he started robbing. It seemed to add tension at a point I didnt expect. Especially when Black Dog robbed and hurt Moon Shadow, I didnt expect Windrider to be totally unaware of ... Read More

China’s Educational Obstacles and Families’ Sacrifices in Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Dragon by Young Zhao (681 words, 3 pages)

THQ 1In the Introduction to Whos Afraid of the Big Bad Dragon, Young Zhao explains Chinas educational obstacles and families sacrifices they have to overcome for their children to achieve life fulfilling goals. He also explains to us why some Westerners have admired Chinas education systems over the years. I ... Read More

The Impact of the People on the Margins of Society on Our Reflection on Society in Lu Xun’s The True Story of Ah Q (311 words, 1 pages)

For this units mini-project, I will use Lu Xuns, The True Story of Ah Q to answer one of the questions we considered at the beginning of this unit. Specifically, how people who are on the margins of society help us reflect on that society. In Ah Qs story, the ... Read More

Fugui’s Fate in To Live, a Novel by Yu Hua (851 words, 3 pages)

Much like ones soul or Santa Claus, fate is not something tangible, instead all it requires is ones belief for its own survival. The tricky part about fate lies in its unfair nature that seems to strike people. To believe that everyones life is set out before them and nothing ... Read More

The Factors Contributing to the Rise of Chinese Popular Literature (596 words, 3 pages)

During the 20th century, the Chinese masses ideology of what was popular culture changed rapidly from gu, the past, to jin, the present. The education of the Chinese masses was at the forefront of Chinese popular culture and modernity. Through modernity, the idea of new literature arose. The push for ... Read More

The Moral Degradation of People in the Play The Sunrise by Cao Yu (928 words, 4 pages)

The SunriseIntroductionThe sunrise is a play by Cao Yu which was published in the year 1936. In the play, he captures the thematic treatment of the continuous moral degradation of persons in the face of the society characterized by hostility. The play narrates the history of Shanghai women. The story ... Read More

The Mistreatment of Women as the Inferior Gender Throughout History and in Chinese Literature (2053 words, 6 pages)

It is no question that throughout history women have been treated as the inferior gender. This is no exception to China as shown in many works of Chinese literature. It is not just in works of literature, but was also a popular idea at that time. Despite their unjust treatment, ... Read More

XinDezhi’s Experience of Conflict Between Confucian and Capitalist Ideologies in the Short Story An Old and Established Name by Lao She (1207 words, 4 pages)

With the advent of the 20th century, China began the transition away from its traditionally rich past and entered in modernity. However, this shift brought the ideas of the new and old ages into direct conflict, as both clashed to determine the future of Chinese culture. In his short story ... Read More

A Discussion of the Pressures Felt by a Child from a Mother in Amy Tan’s Book “Two Kinds” (994 words, 3 pages)

The Pressures Felt by a Child from a MotherAll of us have felt pressure from our mother at some point. Whether it be to do well on a test, play a certain sport, or learn how to play a certain instrument. We all know she just wants the best for ... Read More

A Review of the Poem “For Wei Pa, In Retirement” by Tu Fu (635 words, 2 pages)

For Wei Pa, In Retirement ExplicationIn the poem For Wei Pa, In Retirement by Tu Fu, a story is told about two men as they reunite and engage in conversation after many years apart. The perspective is from the view of the man that visits his friend, Wei Pa. The ... Read More

The Repudiation of Tradition Through the Mind of a Madman in China (478 words, 2 pages)

The Repudiation of Tradition through the Mind of a MadmanThe early 20th century in China was an era rife with political turmoil after the collapse of Qing order due to a variety of causes both inherent in the dynastic system and from the influences of foreign powers. Lu Hsu was ... Read More

Folk Novel Monkey by Wu Ch’eng-en (495 words, 2 pages)

Monkey as a Chinese IconWu Chng-ns folk novel Monkey is an iconic piece of literature in Sino-Japanese cultural tradition, persisting in prominence from its literary nascence in the 16th century and well into the modern era of China, and subsequently the rest of the world through the diaspora of Chinese ... Read More

The Qualities of a Hero in Harry Wu (589 words, 2 pages)

Harry Wu EssayA hero has several traits that make them seem or look heroic. Without certain qualities a hero cannot be simply called a hero. Harry Wu manages to fit into some of these qualities, in his own way. He went back to China five times, each time knowing that ... Read More

Magic Realism Through the Main Character Lizzie in The Hundred Secret Senses, a Book by Amy Tam (1538 words, 5 pages)

Magic Realism deploys ambiguity to draw the reader in and constantlymakes her guess whether the events happening to the characters are real orimagined. Amy Tan uses this to great effect in her book The Hundred SecretSenses. The narrator's half-sister, Kwan, can supposedly see ghosts.However, the narrator, Olivia, is unsure whether ... Read More

Olivia Bishop’s Ironic Views on the Yin in The Hundred Secret Senses, a Novel by Amy Tan (388 words, 1 pages)

The Hundred Secret Senses AnalysisThe author introduces Olivia Bishops ironic views on the Yin (spirit) world early in the novel to convey the idea that nothing is ever exactly what it seems to be, and life is not limited to physical means. Olivia, lovingly nicknamed Libby-ah by her full-Chinese, half-sister ... Read More

An Analysis of The Art of War by Sun-Tzu (423 words, 2 pages)

When most individuals think of a classic novel, they think of books like Robinson Crusoe, The Great Gatsby, or To Kill a Mockingbird. However, I think that there is a hidden gem hiding somewhere in this treasure chest of literary masterpieces. That gem would be The Art of War by ... Read More

A Book Critique of Victor Conrui’s “Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty” (1500 words, 4 pages)

Book CritiqueEmperor Yang of the Sui DynastyEmperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty is a monograph compiled and written by Victor Conrui Xiong who is a Professor of History at Western Michigan University. In his work the author argues the importance of Emperor Yangdi during his short rein to the the ... Read More

A Review of the Poem “In the Woods There Is a Dead Doe” (699 words, 3 pages)

The Death of The DoeOne of the most powerful and captivating pomes from The Book of Songs is In the Woods there is a Dead Doe. This poem along with its dark themes not only tells a story, but also engages the reader. Love, death, betrayal and conflict are all ... Read More

Life and Work of Du Fu a Chinese Poet (2639 words, 10 pages)

In the history of Chinese poetry, the Tang Dynasty is generally considered to be the source of some of the greatest works and poets in all of China's illustrious literary tradition. In particular, the reign of the Tang emperor Xuan-zong from 712 to 755 A.D., a period also known as ... Read More

A Summary of ‘Farewell My Concubine’ (1079 words, 2 pages)

Farewell My Concubine is a strikingly beautiful tale about love and betrayal, of not only individuals but also a country and its culture. The story spans fifty years, as China's turbulent history is the counterpart and contributing factor to the relationships between two young opera stars and a prostitute who ... Read More

An Analysis of the Ancient Chinese Poems “The Shijang” and “The Chuci” (2406 words, 6 pages)

Michael YuChinese Literature 471Professor Rolston10.16.00Ancient Chinese Poems The Shijing and The ChuciTwo of the most important collections of poems in the long history of Chinese literature are the Shijing (Book of Odes) and the Chuci (Songs of Chu). The Shijing is the oldest collection of Chinese poetry it dates from ... Read More

Chinese Literature Essay Examples