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Excerpt from Wild Swans by Jung Chang
Study Guide
The basics of the story: (What is the story about?)
1. What is the general setting of this story (where and when)? What factors in the country of China are affecting people’s daily lives?
2. How does the setting of the house that the author’s grandmother lives in after she becomes a concubine to General Xue contribute to the oppression she feels?
3. List and briefly describe the main characters.
4. What is the major conflict in the plot of this story?
The themes of the story: (What does it mean?)
5. Identify the major themes of this story. For instance, you might consider:
∑ Lives of concubines
∑ Filial piety (a love and respect for one's parents and ancestors.)
∑ Structure of Chinese society
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Name at least two themes being explored here and back them up through evidence in the story.
6. This story is written as a family biography. In what way might the fact that Jung Chang is writing a biography of her family affect the story? Answer in a short (3-4) sentences paragraph on the back of this sheet.
Bonus Question: How do you pronounce X and Q in proper names in this story?
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