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and differences of the two films are especially embodied in the two respective female protagonists. As you will notice there is an emphasis on gender roles, which plays an immense part in each film. Qiu Ju, which was played by the prominent actress Gong Li starred in, “The Story of Qiu Ju.” Ermo, which was played by Ai Liya starred in, “Ermo.” In the following paragraphs I will compare and contrast these films in many ways, as well

Color Emphasis in Raise the Red Lantern Chen Ning (Jenny) Yen 58935107 ASIA 355 Professor Rui Wang 23/11/2012 Scholars and film critiques have often regarded the fifth-generation film Director, Zhang Yi Mou’s films as a visually sensual feast (Zhu 26). The predominant use of the color Red in his highly stylized films: Red Sorghum (1988), Ju Dou and Raise the Red Lantern (1991) are evidence of his trademark visual style thus leading scholars to critically

One of the most significant changes occurred in the wake of the Cultural Revolution. During the revolution itself, China was virtually cut off from the rest of the world in a form of extreme “cultural protectionism” (Hong, 1998, p.2). There was a severe lack of cultural imports during the Cultural Revolution, regardless of whether they were industrial or cultural imports. However, under Deng Xiaoping’s leadership, an era of reform began in China. The nation began to open itself up politically and

people’s perspective, this is definitely true. To live in a small community, staying in harmony and respecting other people are significant. The director, Zhang Yimou, effectively show this notion in the film. For example, The chief and the officer Li often use the phrase“lose face,”and Qinglai said,“If we continue, people will say we’re difficult” (The Story of Qiu Ju 0:59:18-1:01:00) after got angry to Qiu Ju for insisting on

poem creates a scene in which the poet, Li Bai is sitting alone under the moonlight as he sips on his drink and can share his loneliness with no one but the moon and his shadow. By pointing out that he is at a flower garden with moonlight shined upon him and a pot of wine by his side, the setting of the poem is rather pleasant and relaxing. The poet, however, appears to be frustrated because he has no real friends who are there for him. With a quick thought, Li Bai decides to think the moon and his

Persecution of Falun Gong Becomes Unlawful Why should I become a victim to what I believe in? The Chinese Republic has brainwashed,tortured, and killed most the population of the Falun Gong members. The Falun Gong itself is a peaceful religion, that believed in maintaining a healthy lifestyle with calm meetings and meditating. So, what exactly made this group become the major enemy of the Republic? The type of punishments that the Falun Gong members had to endure, were made to dehumanize the people

Samantha Howe YCCC English 101 10/30/17 Essay #2 Second Draft Once Upon a Torture When one thinks of torture, what is imagined? Perhaps they think of those wooden machines in the museums that they cannot even comprehend the use for, or the iron maiden, a cinematic favorite. Or perhaps they don’t think of anything specific like that, for it isn’t a question often presented. Torture, regardless, is a gruesome term with gruesome connotations. In our progressive society of modern technology, it is

namely the ‘peasant champion’ who filed class-action lawsuit against the government for over-taxing, the Beijing citizens whose residence were destroyed for property development, and the daughter whose mother was killed in the suppression of Falun Gong, the book not only has envisioned me on some of the most

must be achieved.” This insightful quote ultimately embodies the notion of working hard for your freedom instead of waiting for it. So, precisely, one will only have the strength to gain freedom by persevering throughout life’s obstacles and hardships. Li Cunxin did not expect freedom to arrive at his doorstep; he was acutely aware that freedom and success are born from hard work; he suffered through blood, sweat and tears throughout his whole journey to earn his freedom. Li’s ruthless childhood experiences

A. (Attention Gainer) Can you imagine being in prison and being forced to take blood tests and medical exams? That these medical tests are what going to determine whether you live or not. You probably cannot imagine that, but that is what is happening to many prisoners in China. These prisoners are being tested for potential buyers in China for illegal human organ trafficking B. (Reason to Listen) This practice is inhumane and unethical and we need to put an end to something like this. C. (Establishing