Literature again. :D

Choose two stories that reveal the thinking of an older generation of Singaporeans: What new insight have you gained from such a revelation?

Two stories are 'Tanjung rhu' and also 'The Move'. In tanjung rhu, Ah-Ma shows how elder generation thinks. Two examples are that Ah-Ma doesn't want Mr Li to splurge on his money and that she thought of the eye operation as unnecessary. She said she did not want her eyes to be sliced open. She also sees the past without literally 'see' it with her eyes. This is what the younger generation lack. The ability to remember the past clearly. This shows that the older generation treasures their past.

In the story 'The Move', Madam teo does not wish to move house as she treasure the memories she had while living in that house. She also has things that she would like to also bring to her new house but her son's thought of the things are that they are not necessary nor wanted, he insisted on throwing them away while Madam teo insist on keeping it as it holds memories of the past. This shows that the older generation treasures things more.

Literature yet again :D

How is motherhood presented in any two or three stories in the collecton?

In the stories 'The Martyrdom of Helena Rodrigues' and 'Mid-Autumn', motherhood is presented when Helena did not re-marry after Aloysius death which shows that she has devoted her time fully on bringing up George. Helena has brought up George all by herself and thus shows motherhood in the story of 'The Martyrdom of Helena Rodrigues'.

In the story 'Mid-Autumn', motherhood is presented when she cares for her daughter, wanting her to always have the best. She also gives what her daughter needed. Wanting to provide the best for her daughter. She also respects her daughter's decision and still remember her daughter despite her daughter's abscence.

Select two stories in which there is conflict between parents and child, and show how far there is some resolution of these difference at the of th story.

Two stories in which there is conflict between parents and child are 'The move' and also 'Corridor'. The conflict in 'The Move' is when Mdm Teo wanted to bring many things to the new house. Though, they wouldn't let her. She also did not want to actually move house and was hesitant.

In the story 'Corridor',
Her son and daughter thought that she was not happy when she's at home and at the holiday when in actual fact, they are not at home to see how happy she is or how contented she is.

How are young people and their ideals presented in two stories in the collection?

Two stories are 'Evening under Frangipani' and also 'Hamid and the hand of fate'. In ' Evening under Frangipani', Prakash and Elaine has been in a relationship but through differences, it ended. The social class and the racial differences has certainly keep two people apart from being together.

The other story is 'Hamid and The hand of fate'. In this story, it shows how hamid decided to accept his fate and be 'sabar'. Though he couldn't see that people are actually making use of the compensation money he has. Especially his sister-in-law which was the one he has always love since school.

Literature Homework :D

Story: Evening under Frangipani

Conflicts

Internal conflict – Prakash was afraid he would mess up during his interview (pg 47)

External conflict – Prakash and Elaine argued about elaine’s beetle like hands (pg62)
The dinner Prakash had with Elaine and her parents (pg 58)

Climax
Climax – When Prakash and Elaine argued and broke up. (pg62)

Resolution
Resolution – Open-Ended

Characters
1)Prakash
- He is understanding towards Elaine .(pg50)
- He is able to work. (pg 48)
- He is nervous-wrecking. ; during the interview. (pg27)

2)Elaine
- She is a feminist. (pg49)
- She is caring, (pg53)
- She is casual. (pg51)
- She is not materialistic (pg51)

3)Elaine’s father
- He is passionate(pg 55)
- He is friendly( pg 55)
- He is also skinny ; his hands are all bones. (pg 55)


The most interesting segment is when Prakash when over to Elaine’s house for dinner.
Elaine’s mother was being treating Prakash coldly by being sacarstic. I find that interesting.

Story: Lee

Conflicts
Internal conflict – Lee’s father felt awkward to be in the car with lee. (pg 87)
Lee asked her father why he never wrote (pg 91)

External conflict between lee and her father (pg 91)

Climax
When lee’s father found lee and Holden Mankiewicz in his bedroom (pg 103)

Resolution
Complete resolution

Characters
1)lee
- She is sarcastic( the way she talks to he father, pg 87)
- Doesn’t have good vocabulary. (pg 98)

2)lee’s father
- Does not like attention (pg 98)
- He is jealous of Alan Piscopo(pg88)

3)Alan
- He dresses like a trucker(pg 89)
- He sometimes get a bit of a pretentious creep(pg 89)

The most interesting segment is when…
They had a family reunion.

Story: A History of Tea

Conflicts
When grandmother did not want to see aunt sherrie even at her death bed (pg 115)
When grandmother felt that she had made a mistake towards her parents (pg 117)

Climax
It is when grandmother was ashamed when what she had done is repeated to her (pg 117)

Resolution
The revelation (pg 122)

Characters

1)Beverly
she is assured (pg 109)
she is materialistic

2)Grandmother
she is hot headed (pg 115)
she holds onto her past (pg 120)

3)Tien Yee
he is calm (pg 110)
he is dedicated (pg 112)
He is not materialistic.

The most interesting segment is when…
The grandfather helped those involved in the war when he was a merchant and gave food and tea to them.

Story: Release

Conflicts

When the new neighbour shouted at Eileen. (pg 139)
When the neighbour said the Eileen was like her dog that is pregnant. (pg 140)

Climax
It is when the puppies started whining and whimper in the night (pg 143)

Resolution
Ironic resolution

Characters

1)Eileen
- She is friendly( pg 139)
- She is helpful (pg 140 & 141)
- She is forgetful (140)

2)Philip
- He cares only about himself (pg 143)
- He finds work more important than Eileen (pg 145)

3)Neighbours
- They are rude (pg 140,141)
- They are not friendly( pg 139)


The most interesting segment is when…
When the man mistook what Eileen was trying to say and killed the dogs.

Story: An Orbituary for Fifth Aunt Come Late

Conflicts
The writer did not remember her fifth aunt (pg 156)

Climax
When she was sent to live with ah ting’s family who will take care of her bronchitis. (pg 160)

Resolution
Complete resolution (pg 161)

Characters
1)Aunt
- She is good at housework(pg 149)
- She is clumsy (pg 149)
- She is hardworking (pg 160)
- She is somewhat forgotten (pg 161)

2)Mother
- She is loving (pg 161)
- She is caring (pg 153)

3)Author
- She is forget about who her aunt really is (pg 149)
- She is able to grow fast in terms of height. (pg 149)


The most interesting segment is when…
The author describes about her aunt.

Story: Pastime

Conflicts
When Tai Poh made up the different stories(pg 213)
When Mr Lee said that everything he said earlier was just a story(pg 220)

Climax
The mrt incident when the man saw the girl who looked like the girl in the sepia photo (pg 215)

Resolution
The revelation (pg 220)

Characters
1)Tai Poh
- Likes to make up stories
- He is very good when telling stories (pg 213)
- He looks out for his friends (pg 217 )

2)Mr Lee
- He is smart (pg 218)

3)The man with a limp
- He is afraid( pg 216)
- He fears the past(pg 216)
- He is persistent (pg 214)
- He is loyal (pg 213)

The most interesting segment is when…Tai poh tells the stories.