This week we'll read the concluding extracts of Wild Swans from Chapters 23 to the Epilogue, tracing the author's thoughts about how she and China have been shaped by the history of events, by the influence of Mao, the power of the Communist Party, and the Cultural Revolution.
The author was not alone in questioning the state of China after the Cultural Revolution. Watch the documentary on Youtube from 1:07 to 1:11.
To conclude, let's also watch this documentary from 1:22 to the end. Note the scene at the waxworks; it's a good example of how the leaders of a country take opportunities to tell a history. Contrast this with the personal perspective you've read in Wild Swans.
Has the reading of the book helped you develop your ideas about China's history while you've stayed in Hong Kong?
