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

2. 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

3. 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

4. Cultural Experiences

5. 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
New Findings

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

7. 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