How Does Lung Have The Necessities Of Life

Lung was content with having the necessities of life. He felt rich when he had clothing, a roof over his family's head, and his land. He was proud of himself when he could “make ends meet” and was able to put food on the table for his family. He had command of his wealth. Even though he did not have an abundance of money, he felt rich and free because he had the necessities and that was all he needed. On the other hand, the Wang family’s wealth commanded Lung’s sons. The sons were never free. They always had to live up to the status they had established. The Eldest Son, in particular, was never content or happy with his life because there was so much to be done to maintain the family’s standing; he was driven to obtain everything that an established
family of wealth had. Edmund Burke, a skilled statesman once stated, “If we command our wealth, we shall be rich and free. If our wealth commands us, we are poor indeed.”