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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Viewing Guide
Main Characters:
Li Mu Bai—Wudan-trained master fighter and close friend of Lu Shien
Sir Te—Friend of Li Mu Bai’s; recipient of the Green Destiny sword
Lu Shien—Strong female fighter and close friend of Li Mu Bai
Jen—Daughter of Governor Yu; in love with Lo
Dark Cloud (Lo)—Roaming warrior; in love with Jen
Jade Fox—Rebel female warrior who killed Li Mu Bai’s master
Directions: Please answer the following questions in 2-3 complete sentences.
1. What does Lu Shien tell Jen about the reality of being a fighter? How is it different from the glorified view she has?
2. What does Jen seem to desire most, something she sees marriage standing in the way of? Explain.
3. Explain the folktale that Lo tells Jen about the man who flew away.
4. What role does honor play in the lives of Lu Shien and Li Mu Bai?
5. What do you think Jen’s motivation is for what she does at the end of the film? Is she following Lu Shien’s advice of “staying true to herself”? Why or why not?
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