INSIDE THE STORY: Historical Significance: Built during the Ming Dynasty and representing the division between the outer and inner courts, the gate is a fundamental component of Beijing’s Forbidden City. Symbolism & Design: The gate, adorned with complex designs and symbolic elements, represents the might and heavenly ties connected to China’s imperial governance. Boundary of […]
INSIDE THE STORY: Uncle Feng’s Leadership: Uncle Feng upends the status quo by coming to the village and taking charge of the boat crew. This causes both peace and struggle. Power struggles and conflict: Ku, the former boat chief, and Feng’s leadership styles combine to generate tensions and power battles within the community. Transformation of […]
INSDIE THE STORY Liven Village: Liven town is an isolated Chinese town where the people make money by selling their strange features to a businessman named Lao Lan, who then ships them to Europe. Little Li: The main character, Little Li, has a growth on his back that resembles the face of Lenin’s face. He […]
INSDIE THE STORY: Sisterhood: Yan, Fei, and Chun, three sisters who travel from their small rural village to the city, are the main characters of the novel. Their friendship and cooperation act as a main topic for the rest of the story. Migration from Rural to Urban Areas: The book explores the difficulties that rural […]
INSIDE THE STORY: One-Child Policy: The novel centers on China’s harsh one-child policy, which forces the main characters, Kongzi and Meili, to leave their village in order to avoid being forced to go through surgery and facing harsh punishment from the government. Family and Love: A major subject is Meili and Kongzi’s constant love for […]
Navigate with us: About the Story To Live and to Love written by Wei Hui Shanghai in the present: The story is mostly set in Shanghai in the present, reflecting the buzzing vibe and fast-paced way of life of the town. The main characters Beibei and Linlin:The main characters of the story are Linlin, a […]
