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I thought it was extremely unfair how the women of the Confucian period were discriminated from men. I also thought that from the point of view from a woman of any rank in the Confucian period, it would have been very upsetting and unnerving to learn of their much lower their status had plummeted. It was a little disturbing to think of how much Korean women had put of with till now. One thing that I found interesting was that women had improved their status so much compared to even 20 or 30 years ago.

In both Owl's and Rabbit's perspective, both Pooh and Piglet are very ignorant and silly. But in real, they are both simple-minded and untainted. Piglet and Pooh are both very similar, and they both represent characteristic idealism, rather than knowledge-related idealism. Owl and Rabbit both ignore Pooh and Piglet because they just deem them to be ignorant. The difference between Pooh and Piglet is that Pooh takes the simple-minded actions, but Piglet is merely a follower.

The Tao says that the ruler should "rule by inaction" How do you make sense of this? Is it at all possible?

I do not agree with this because every ruler should have a definite reason for every action he or she takes. If a ruler gives someone a punishment with inaction, it would unfair, and would get resentment from many people of the ruler's reach. A ruler should be benign, but benign is not always acting with inaction. Though Taoism has to do with effortlessness, it is extreme if the ruler rules without inaction.

 Explain right mindfulness and right concentration. Do you see how you could apply this to your daily life? Why or why not?

Right mindfulness and right concentration are two things that any individual should have. Right mindfulness is the ability to judge things how they are, and right concentration is the ability to meditate thoroughly, and it can lead to the Eight-fold path. These two are related in that those two are all related to one's mentality. They are very useful in daily life in that they can help one be more successful and productive. Because right mindfulness and right concentration are so useful but also hard to acquire, one can achieve so by enlightenment.

 In describing Japanese development, a British Professor in 1873 declared that he felt 400 years old by the end of the century. Explain the historical context behind this quote.

According to the British professor, the Japanese government was too old-fashioned, and needed 'westernization'. Although many countries take a long time to conform, Japan's westernization scheme worked fast because of the motivation to modernize and stand as one of the leading countries of the world.

Japan had to westernize or be destroyed.

Even though Japan would have had an easier success by westernizing, Japanese resistance to westernization was infinitely strong. But once Japan was forced to open the doors of their country by America, westernization was essential for the development of Japan.

**What do you find most shocking about what you have read so far? How do make sense of such cruelty?**

I thought that the cruelty was shocking, and it is a catastrophe which will never be erased entirely from the Chinese history. Such cruelty cannot be explained in any way.

During the Korean War, it is controversial about whether it was better to be a communist or a non-communist. During the earlier parts of the Korean War, it was better to be a communist because North Koreans were gaining strength. Then at the end of the War, it was safer to be a non-communist because the UN army was gaining strength.


 * Do countries have an obligation to compensate each other for injustices done in time of war?

Countries do have an obligation to compensate each other for injustices done in time because it is what they have done that harmed people's lives. They have ruined lives which they generally did not** deserve. I believe that for what countries did to civilians of other countries should be compensated in some way. By ruining the civilians, the country itself has been deprived from any improvement they could make, and the country which gave that devastating effect should make up for the wrongs they have done.

Explain the meaning of "Shattered Faith" how does it relate to the story?

The title of the chapter, 'Shattered Faith' relates to the story of Hongyong and her son, Yongwoon. After having come all the way from North to South to find Husband and Yongwoon, Hongyong was at first devastated to find out that Yongwoon was missing. It corresponds to the theme and the title of the chapter 'Shattered Faith' because the faith she had in herself and her country was 'shattered' when she heard of her son missing.

What do you see in the picture? How is Mao portrayed?

The background is portraying wildlife - which shows that Mao is a strong enough leader to survive through wildlife which means hardships. He is also holding a scroll, which means that he is an intellectual. The body position of Mao is straight and upright, which means that Mao is a righteous character. The facial expression is very bold, which shows bravery.

What does each picture tell you about the cultural revolution? What does each say about the four olds?

The Cultural Revolution was the destroying of the four olds. Statues and artwork representing the thoughts of the four olds were being drawn on and burned, and religious figures such as nuns were being ashamed publicly. Unaccepted people had to wear Dazibaos which said bad things about them, beaten up, and were forced to wear dunce caps. People who were ashamed put their heads down.

__Questions on Reflections on the Cultural Revolution pages 82-84__ 1) When was this document written and by whom? The document was written by the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) in June 27, 1981. 2) According to the document, who was largely to blame for the excesses and mistakes of the Cultural Revolution? Lin Biao and Jiang Qing were the ones who were blamed for the excesses and mistakes in the Cultural Revolution. 3) What errors does the CCP believe Mao was responsible for? Mao negated many things; originally correct principles, policies, achievements, work of the Central Committee of the Party and People's government. 4) Who seems most responsible according to the document? How does this play into the memory of Mao as a leader and his Cult of Personality? Mao seems to be the most responsible; even though it contradicts the Cult of Personality that Mao is great and divine. 5) What does the CCP believe the consequences of the Cultural Revolution are? (4 of them) each person in your group read one, and explain it to others The Chinese Communist Party believed that the consequences of the Cultural Revolution is the loss of traditions - the Red Guards destroyed everything related to the old China. 6) Why do you think the document mentions achievements made by China during the Cultural Revolution? The document mentions the achievements the Cultural Revolution had because it approves and praises Mao Ze Dong's actions. 7) Describe the tone at the end of the document. Why do you think it ends this way? It still praises Mao despite his actions. It is praising Mao Ze Dong appropriately.