Question

Compare and contrast the lives of the twins described in paragraphs 3-6. Cite evidence from the text in your response.

Answer 1

Answer:

The story describes traditional Chinese views on education.

Explanation:

• Among the two boys, only one is given formal education. The boy who is chosen is given the best clothes and is portrayed as a scholar.
• The other child roams about the village in casual wear gathering fuel, swimming in the village mud-hole and busy. He is considered as the most useful child in the family.
• The author says that if a student is quick and bright, he is praised by the people. The child who received education behaves modestly, but in reality, he becomes a victim to flattering.
• To keep his position, he pays attention to his studies but his brother is always in the field learning some trade.