Tanjung Rhu by Minfong Ho
Moral Values/ Lesson
We should take care of our parents Because they raised, feed and took care of us They need their child’s attention when they get old
2. We must learn to appreciate people while we can - We will never know when our loved one will leave us. We have to show our love and appreciation while they are still alive
3. Money cannot buy everything - Ah Ma is satisfied with everything that she had. One can have a lot of money to spend, but that cannot guarantees their peace of mind.
THEME
Tradition vs modernism Mr Li's mother values the traditional practice. Everything must be done properly according to the traditional rules. Helen and Ying practice modernism. Helen eats foreign food and Ying speaks in English with her father.
Generation gap This generation gap is a result of modernisation, causing each generation to misunderstand the next. It is a common situation faced by people living in rapidly growing societies.