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Four Great Classical Novels

四大名 著 Sì dà míngzhù. Four Great Classical Novels. Luxi Dan Feng Chinese101. Four Famous Chinese Classics: Journey to the West (“Monkey King”) 西遊記  Xī Yóu Jì Water Margin 水浒传 S hui Hu Zhuan Romance of the Three Kingdoms 三国演 义

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Four Great Classical Novels

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  1. 四大名著 Sìdàmíngzhù Four Great Classical Novels Luxi Dan Feng Chinese101

  2. Four Famous Chinese Classics: • Journey to the West (“Monkey King”) 西遊記 XīYóuJì • Water Margin 水浒传 Shui Hu Zhuan • Romance of the Three Kingdoms 三国演义 • Dream of the Red Chamber 红楼梦 HóngLóuMèng Introduction

  3. Classic American Novels: • The Great Gatsby • The Scarlett Letter • To Kill a Mockingbird • Of Mice and Men • All about human nature • Classic Chinese Novels: • About China as a nation • Government protects country from foreigners and rebels • Historical • Chinese aristocracy • Punishment -- enlightenment Compare Cultures

  4. Cultural Experiences

  5. Journey to the West (“Monkey King”) 西遊記 XīYóuJì • Monkey King is not the main character • Summary: Story of the Buddhist monk Xuanzang on his pilgrimage to India. He meets four friends – Sun Wukong (the Monkey King), Zhu Bajie (Pig), ShaWujing , Yulong (Dragon Prince in the form of a white horse) who help him on his journey in order to obtain enlightenment and forgiveness for their sins • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMRnUIsPMeQ New Findings

  6. Discover how the novels reflect Chinese culture and social values (national pride, Buddhism, etc.) • Both cultures’ books are hard to read !!! Summary

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