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    1/2013 English 1AA3 The Tailor’s New Clothes Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress is a novel that is set in China during the Chinese Revolution. The novel focuses greatly on the re-education of the narrator as well as his friend Luo. It also introduces many major characters like the Little Chinese Seamstress‚ who have a large impacts on the two boys. Similarly‚ the novel also has many minor characters that influence how the major

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    Books might not seem like a big factor in today’s society‚ but they can play a big role on the change of how someone perceives one another’s life. One of the main ideas in Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress is how the French Novels affect Ma‚ Luo‚ the village tailor and the Little Chinese Seamstress. Before Ma and Luo find these books they live in a normal everyday life like the rest of the people living in their village. While Living in this enclosed environment it’s hard to resist not finding

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    The Beginning of Luniespey by: Jack Garvey‚ Josh Varkey‚ Joseph Maione‚ Brian Mahoney A long time ago‚ there was a kingdom called Scoob‚ which was ruled by evil king who wanted all power named King Zarmo. The vicious king sent hunters to the south to the mountains to find food. there in the mountains was a skilled warrior named Luni. His parents died when he was a young age.One day he crawled out of his crib in the orpahange and met some mountain bears and they raised him. His favorite was Espey

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    person they may become. In Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress the Little Seamstress is hidden and sheltered form most of the outside world. This book can be read as a coming of age story because throughout the book there are many situations where the Little Seamstress learns about new things in life‚ making her lose her sense of innocence‚ and change from a little girl into a young woman. In the beginning of the book the Little Seamstress is innocent. She is looked at as a child. She is kept

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    essayMatthew Freeman Expository Essay 11-09-11 Period 3 Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress Essay Prompt: Compare and Contrast two characters whose lives change in the two years covered in the novel. Focus on words‚ story‚ and literature in affecting the change. Draw conclusions about the universality of the power of story and literature.             The book Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress‚ by Dai Sijie explores how two main characters‚ Luo and the narrator‚ changes through the

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    decide to surprise his aunt with his visit when knowing the route through the mountains could be dangerous? The Bridal Seamstress: Why was Beatrice selected to be interviewed by Aline? Why did Beatrice decide to retire at such

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    in the novel‚ developing throughout the novel originating as an unmotivated‚ drunk attorney but commits the ultimate act of kindness when he gives his life to preserve the life of his friends. In the final scene of the novel‚ “the Seamstress” is introduced. “The Seamstress” provides a further example of the injustice of the revolutionaries as well as aides Carton in achieving his Christ-like sacrifice. These three characters play an important role in the novel by portraying the three main themes of

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    and the Little Chinese Seamstress are sent to re-education in a remote mountain; there they are greeted by monotony. The discovery of a hidden treasure chest of forbidden foreign books enriches their lives with the value of intellect‚ literature‚ liberty‚ love‚ friendship and desires. It is an epic tale of the coming of age of two boys and a girl through individual growth. Coming of age The coming of age is a central theme throughout Balzac and the little Chinese Seamstress as the three teenager’s

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    innocence and exponential bloodshed. Yet Dickens emphasizes the often overlooked‚ influential roles of women throughout the novel by their actions and motives. He skillfully incorporates the three unique characters Miss Pross‚ Madame Defarge‚ and the seamstress to illustrate the themes of the power of love‚ revenge‚ and injustice in regards to the

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    take advantage of Grete and decide everything for her Cycle of abuse that starts with Gregor Part III: Assignment 2c: “The importance of Western literature on the relationship between Luo and the Seamstress in Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress” The relationship between Luo and the Seamstress is largely influenced by physical desires. However‚ there exists a small‚ but important aspect of their peculiar

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