Wang Lung Character Analysis

Learning respect, Wang Lung grew up in an unfortunate circumstance. O-lan grew up a slave, gaining humbleness. When the two come together in marriage, by happenstance, they gain worldly fortunes. Their sons grow up living a life of privilege, prosperity, and selfishness. One can imagine Lung’s disappointment, seeing his sons did not learn the most important lesson one can teach their children. As the great Bob Marley once said, “Don’t gain the world and lose your soul, wisdom is better than silver or gold.”