Four Great Classical Novels 四大名著 Sì dà míngzhù Four Great Classical Novels Luxi Dan Feng Chinese101

Introduction Four Famous Chinese Classics: Journey to the West (“Monkey King”) 西遊記 Xī Yóu Jì Water Margin 水浒传 Shui Hu Zhuan Romance of the Three Kingdoms 三国演义 Dream of the Red Chamber 红楼梦 Hóng Lóu Mèng Introduction

Compare Cultures Classic American Novels: All about human nature The Great Gatsby The Scarlett Letter To Kill a Mockingbird Of Mice and Men All about human nature Classic Chinese Novels: About China as a nation Government protects country from foreigners and rebels Historical Chinese aristocracy Punishment -- enlightenment Compare Cultures

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New Findings Journey to the West (“Monkey King”) 西遊記 Xī Yóu Jì Monkey King is not the main character Summary: Story of the Buddhist monk Xuanzang on his pilgrimage to India. He meets four friends – Sun Wukong (the Monkey King), Zhu Bajie (Pig), Sha Wujing , Yulong (Dragon Prince in the form of a white horse) who help him on his journey in order to obtain enlightenment and forgiveness for their sins http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMRnUIsPMeQ New Findings

Discover how the novels reflect Chinese culture and social values (national pride, Buddhism, etc.) Both cultures’ books are hard to read !!! Summary

西 紅 记 West Red hóng jì xi New Words Chinese Word PinYin English Translation West Red Record Chronicle Mark Note PinYin xi hóng jì New Words