English 130 & Boxers

1. Character Development Lee Bao has reached Peking and see what has become of the famed city. The foreign devil has taken control of the city and dictates where people can walk. Others have come to fight alongside Lee Bao and the others. Lee Bao has become a new god, one of fire and one of his own. However, he still questions his motives and has fallen for Mei Wen. As Red Lantern suggested, his yin may been clouded. Chin Shih-huang is constantly in his ear and calling him a coward for not acting as he would. Lee Bao has persevered through many obstacles and overcome death. He has embraced his fire element and become his own god, but he still questions his actions. His world has been invaded by these foreign devils and his own kind are not welcome to walk where they please. Looking at the deconstruction lens, the world Lee Bao knew is no longer there and he attempting to reclaim it. Lee Bao is at odds with himself. He is a hero and there are men there ready to...

1. Character Development Lee Bao is continuing his journey to unify China and free it from the foreign devils. However, he is at odds with the Chin Shih-huang and his ideals. Lee Bao wants to follow the edicts of his groups, but Chin Shih-huang is not as forgiving. Lee Bao is haunted with the images of those he has killed, but moves on to Peking. As they journey, the China they know has changed and has been replaced by Christian buildings. Lee Bao makes the decision to have those symbols quickly destroyed. Working from the archetypal lens, Lee Bao is still on a journey to restore China. This journey has become bigger than he imagined and he is at odds with Chin Shih-huang. Chin Shih-huang is not merciful, while Lee Bao has a heart. 2. Historical/Cultural Context The references to Chin Shih-huang were similar to how he was as a leader. He was referred to as unbending, as was his character in the story. He sees Lee Bao's actions as weak and pushes him further. He demands tha...

1. Character Development Lee Bao, formally known as Little Bao, has become a leader among his brothers and others. Even when his leadership is questioned by Kao-ling regarding Mei Wen place in their group, Hun-tai is quick to defend his brother. Lee Bao sees the potential in Mei Wen, but is aware of his feelings for her and his other brother, Chuan-tai, admiration of her. Lee Bao is disappointed that the village did not come to Mei Wen's aid, but does not focus on that and begins to train them. Lee Bao is fulfilling role as leader. 2. Historical/Cultural Context Mei Wen recognizes Lee Bao's speech when he is speaking to the men. Lee Bao has been questioning who his god is since he does not recognize him. She recalls the speech from Chin Shih-huang, the first emperor from China. When Lee Bao dreams and goes to Chin Shih-huang, he tells Lee Bao that he built the northern wall of China as long as a dragon, united China as one, and was made the first emperor. Chin Shih-huan...

1. Character Development Little Bao is concerned about the village as they grow thin with hunger. Little Bao becomes increasingly impatient with Master Big Belly and his teachings. He believes him to be crazy and believes that the tending to the garden is a waste of time. Little Bao wants to be a hero. In this aspect, Little Bao is still childish and cannot see beyond. Little Bao wants to save his village and wants to be like Red Lantern. He wants to honor his father and Red Lantern, but he must learn to see past what is right there. Little Bao is still on the journey of an archetypal character, but he's has not yet reached his full potential. From the deconstruction lens point, Little Bao is watching his village starve and their beliefs condemned. Master Big Belly is mystic and talks to Little Bao. He attempts to talk to Little Bao about what is happening to their land. His character is flat and has a specific purpose to the story. Master Big Belly is there is teach Little Ba...

1. Character Development Red Lantern is introduced in this chapter. Red Lantern comes to the village and is at first believed to be mocking the residents and the state that they are living under. Soon, he begins helping the villagers and asks for nothing in return. Red Lantern in a flat character, he is presented as a wanderer on a mission help those in need and gain anything for himself. Little Bao is four years older now and still disregarded by his brothers. However, Red Lantern sees the potential in him and gives him nightly Kung Fu lessons. Little Bao takes his training seriously, but is still lacking in maturity. He still seeks glory and is disappointed when Red Lantern will not allow him to go with him to fight. 2. Historical/Cultural contexts In the Chinese culture, respect is very important. Red Lantern came to the village and did not ask for anything, but helped everyone that asked him. The Village Headman gave him the last of his beans as a thank you for what Red La...

1. Character Development The first character of interest was Little Bao. He is excited and curious for the beginning of spring and the operas coming. Honestly, I had never heard of a small child wanting to listen to an opera. Little Bao can be characterized as a round character and at the beginning of a journey. I want to focus on using the archetypal and deconstruction lens for his character. Little Bao's idol is Tu Di Gong. He is the local Earth god of the village. Little Bao is fascinated by the opera singers, they stay with him as he works the fields with his family and as he sleeps. Little Bao also looks up to his father and even more so when his father stands up for Grandma Crooked. Little Bao had to grow up quickly, while his world rapidly changes around him. He is mostly disregarded by his brothers, Little Bao is impacted by the changes in his village and his father's near death. The world he knows is threatened and his father is forever changed. Lao Bao knows that ...