Character’s, Hsiang-ling and Tony from both stories gave up something that they really liked, but it all turned around in the future. Hsiang-ling in Ch´l-lin Purse she gave up something to a old lady that she could have enjoyed. Would you give up something that was really important to you? I don't know if I would. It would be really hard to. Sacrifices are important because you´re doing something nice for someone that maybe needed it alot more than you did. In Summer's Trade Tony sacrificed his own money that he saved by himself to get his grandmother healthy again. He could have bought himself a nice saddle, but instead he wanted to make is grandma feel better. It got to a point when she wouldn't even come out of her hogan. In this case he
“Wes was so confused. He loved and respected his brother. Tony was the closest thing Wes had to a role model. But the more he tried to be like his brother, the more Tony pushed back.” (72) Wes then got his girlfriend pregnant 4 times and dropped out of school to help out with her. With multiple arrests for shooting someone and drug dealing. Tony his "so called role model" helped Wes rob a jewelry store and they were convicted for murdering Sergeant Prothero along the way. Tony's motives were right but he never really got across to Wes with leading him in the right direction. Tony tried to push Wes away from the drug game but Wes was to drawn to it.
I felt guilty for throwing away items that were in such good condition, because I know some people would give the world in order to be able to own the stuff I have. The economy has gotten so bad, that it’s almost impossible for somebody to find a job that pays more than simple minimum wage to support themselves, along with a family. My heart aches for people who have to live this way, and I give a lot of respect to the people who can actually do
Zhao Ji was the eleventh son of Emperor Shenzong of the Northern Song Dynasty. Being so far down the line for succession to the empire, he spent his time devoting himself to his loves of literature, art, and Daoism; surrounding himself in luxury and sophistication. He built up and catalogued an extensive painting collection, Xuanhehuapu, with over 6,000 paintings. To date, no earlier collection, neither court or private, is known to have as much detail as Huizong’s because book length catalogues of his paintings, calligraphies and antiquities all survived (Ebrey, p.5). Huizong wanted to reform court music that had been degenerated during the Five Dynasties Period and was an avid believer in ruiying, Heaven’s way of communicating with the earth. He is thought of as the only accomplished artist in a line of emperors all who loved and appreciated the arts (Oxford Art Dictionary). It is his love of the arts, and his decisions to favor art and religion over politics that is associated with the fall of the Great Northern Song Dynasty, a dynasty that ruled from 960 until it was lost at the hand of Huizong in 1127.
The House of Hwang is the residence of the wealthiest family in the northern town, Anhwei, with the Old Lord and the Old Mistress being the highest figures. Before their ultimate fall, those below the status of the House of Hwang envied, yet worshipped the family’s wealth, labeling them as the definition of being rich and prosperous. An example of their great thoughts on the House can be found from Wang Lung’s wedding day, when he approaches the gates, and is “seized with terror” at the prospect of entering the great House alone without another to witness their wealth within.
...fortunately, whether the program wasn’t strong, or by his flaws, it did not work for him and he ended up back in the drug game. His biggest mentor in life was Tony, who initially tried to steer him clear, ended up being with him during his downfall.
Would you let down your family for the love of your faith? Would you marry for money or not
Another example of the evolution of Tony's sense of good and evil through the utilisation of setting is Tony's own home. To him, his home provided him with warmth and safety. This was due to the people who lived in the house. Antonio's father creates a sense of protection in the home. When Tenorio and his men come to he house to take Ultima away, Tony's father "would let no man invade his home" (pg 123). This gave Tony faith that as long as his father was around, he would be protected. Antonio's mother made home a loving and caring place to be. She would always baby Antonio and give him the affection he needed whenever he needed it. The morning after Tony had seen Lupito killed, Ultima tells Tony's mother not to be too hard on Antonio; he had a hard night last night. His mother puts her arms around Tony and holds him saying he "is only a boy, a baby yet" (Pg.28). The Virgin also makes the atmosphere of Antonio's home peaceful and protected. Tony loves the Virgin Mary because "she always forgave" (Pg. 42). Tony thought she was "full of a quiet, peaceful love" (Pg.42) which she filled the home with. The most important person who contributed to the goodness of Antonio's home was Ultima. She made Antonio feel as though her presence filled the home with safety, love, and a sense of security. When Tony saw Lupito get killed, it was Ultima who calmed him. Whenever he had a nightmare, Ultima was there to comfort Antonio and "[he] could sleep again" (Pg.
Chiang Kai Shek and Mao Ze Dong are the two leaders that have the different ideology and the development based on their culture and social aspect. Chiang Kai Shek is the political leader of China who remembered led China during the Japanese-Chinese war that began in 1937. He previously led the Kuomintang forces before becoming leader of the Republic of China in 1928. He applied nationalist ideology that has a nice orderly target to achieve its own collective governance, regional integration, and cultural identity. Chiang Kai-shek was conservative thinker. He promotes traditional Chinese culture through the new life movement and rejects western democracy (Kaplan, 2015).
marriage if the partner came from a wealthy background, instead of falling in love because you actually loved that person.
Tony saw through the prejudice though, he loved one of the PR's and when the Jets found out, they were ashamed. Tony's love for Maria was so real, he didn't care what happened. He died.Prejudice plagues this world now and forever, as long as there is a difference in people there will discrimination and prejudice.
is in the nature of most things to be lost whether it be something unimportant to us or something
There are vast dissimilarities between Western medical practices and Confucians Chinese traditions in regards to the concept of truth-telling. Fan’s and Li’s article, which focuses on the Chinese perspective, asserts that under certain conditions, it is morally acceptable to withhold information to the patient about their illness. This is only allowable if both the family and the physician concur with the decisions. Ultimately, they believe that non-disclosure will benefit the patient. Often times, patients have had destructive reactions upon a diagnosis of a fatal illness. Therefore, physicians have favored non-disclosure for the welfare of the patient. Consequently, this tends to lead to amicable collaboration between the physician and family which corresponds to efficient treatment plans.
Though Wang Lung has his had a concubine. He persists on keeping the land and did not want to sell it even though his family was starving. He has more bad points than his good points. Now I will explain why Wang Lung is a bad man.
Sacrifices also apply to grown ups or parents as well. Adults make sacrifices every day. Some you don't really realize as much. An example would be the men and women who serve our country. They put their lives on the line to help keep our country safe and that's a really big sacrifice. Mothers sometimes have to stay home from work to take care of their kids because they don't feel good this means they are missing a day of getting paid for their kids and this is a big sacrifice too, because when they don't get paid then that's less money that they have to provide for their kids and for their family.
Would you go out of your way to get something that you really want no matter what comes your way?