tanjung rhu lit f4

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1. Tanjung Rhu 2. 6. About the Author •A Chinese-American award winning writer •Born in Myanmar 1951 •Has lived in Singapore and Thailand •Currently resides in New York •Studied Chinese History and Literature at Tunghai University, Taiwan 3. 7. About the Author • Writes on the lives of people in South East Asia • Writes stories for young adult readers and young children • 1983, worked for National University of Singapore for 7 years • Her works have been selected as teaching material of English Literature in lower secondary school 4. 8. Synopsis • Simple yet profound story • Relationship between Mr T.W. Li , a rich businessman and Ah Ma, his mother • Mr Li has his office at Shenton Way and is modern in ways and ideas. • Ah Ma is traditional with strong religious beliefs and practices ancestor worship • The day after Ah Ma’s funeral, Mr Li recalls the day he told his mother about using binoculars or see-far glasses 5. 9. Synopsis • He wants her to have better vision • She hopes to see her husband’s shipyard in Tanjung Rhu • She tells Mr Li she sees his childhood days when they enjoyed walks on Tanjung Rhu beach • She then becomes sick and unable to talk much. • She manages to tell him of a hidden key in the altar before she passes away • He promises to fulfil her last wish but is unable to find the key 6. 10. Mr T. W. Li Successful business man Has a happy childhood in Tanjung Rhu Close relationship with his mother but does not open up easily Modern in his ways and ideas Tolerant- does not interfere in his mother’s traditional ways Meticulous- keeps track of the number of ships everyday 7. 11. Mr T. W. Li Filial – made sure the funeral of his mother is done in the right way Strict and does not entertain disrespect for the young Regrets not talking to Ah Ma and never listens when she talks 8. 12. Ah Ma (Mr Li’s mother) Traditional with strong religious beliefs Values Chinese ancestors worship Meticulous – keeps prayer paraphernalia under lock and key Determined to do things her own way Often lost in memories – yearns to see Tanjung Rhu Old fashioned – doesn’t want surgery for her eye cataract Proud of her son’s success

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1. Tanjung Rhu

2. 6. About the Author •A Chinese-American award winning writer •Born in Myanmar 1951 •Has lived in Singapore and Thailand •Currently resides in New York •Studied Chinese History and Literature at Tunghai University, Taiwan

3. 7. About the Author • Writes on the lives of people in South East Asia • Writes stories for young adult readers and young children • 1983, worked for National University of Singapore for 7 years • Her works have been selected as teaching material of English Literature in lower secondary school

4. 8. Synopsis • Simple yet profound story • Relationship between Mr T.W. Li , a rich businessman and Ah Ma, his mother • Mr Li has his office at Shenton Way and is modern in ways and ideas. • Ah Ma is traditional with strong religious beliefs and practices ancestor worship • The day after Ah Ma’s funeral, Mr Li recalls the day he told his mother about using binoculars or see-far glasses

5. 9. Synopsis • He wants her to have better vision • She hopes to see her husband’s shipyard in Tanjung Rhu • She tells Mr Li she sees his childhood days when they enjoyed walks on Tanjung Rhu beach • She then becomes sick and unable to talk much. • She manages to tell him of a hidden key in the altar before she passes away • He promises to fulfil her last wish but is unable to find the key

6. 10. Mr T. W. Li Successful business man Has a happy childhood in Tanjung Rhu Close relationship with his mother but does not open up easily Modern in his ways and ideas Tolerant- does not interfere in his mother’s traditional ways Meticulous- keeps track of the number of ships everyday

7. 11. Mr T. W. Li Filial – made sure the funeral of his mother is done in the right way Strict and does not entertain disrespect for the young Regrets not talking to Ah Ma and never listens when she talks

8. 12. Ah Ma (Mr Li’s mother) Traditional with strong religious beliefs Values Chinese ancestors worship Meticulous – keeps prayer paraphernalia under lock and key Determined to do things her own way Often lost in memories – yearns to see Tanjung Rhu Old fashioned – doesn’t want surgery for her eye cataract Proud of her son’s success

9. 13. Ying (Mr Li’s daughter) Loving – takes care of her grandmother in the hospital Modern – speaks English to her parents and takes the traditional customs and rituals lightly When young, loves helping her grandmother to pray Persuasive – tries to persuade her grandmother to let her do the praying

10. 14. Themes: Traditional values vs modern ideas: - Ah Ma is steeped in traditional values while Mr Li and Ying represent the modern society. - Ah Ma has high regard for the traditional practices of the Chinese community while the new generation does not place much importance on tradition.

11. 15. Past vs Present: • Ah Ma represents the past while Mr Li symbolizes the present. • Mr Li sees the ships at the harbor at present while Ah Ma ‘sees’ the port of Tanjung Rhu when they used to live there in the past

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12. 16. Regret: • Mr Li feels deep regret for the way he treats Ah Ma after his mother falls ill and later passes away • He never pays much attention to his mother’s stories about the past and realizes a little too late that most of his questions remained unanswered.

13. 17. Generation Gap: • The characters in 3 different generations – Ah Ma, Mr Li and Ying • Each generation behaves differently and has their own beliefs and ideas, and they do not often agree with each other.

14. 18. Moral Values: •Although we live in a modern world, we must not forget our traditional values •We must learn to appreciate people while we can •Money cannot buy everything •Learn to respect and tolerate each other

15. 19. Question: In the story Tanjung Rhu, we are exposed to characters who hold on dearly to traditional values. Do you think that this is a wise thing to do? Why?

Tanjung Rhu Form 4 Literature : Theme

Traditional habit versus current patterns which is this short story focusing on Singaporean Chinese life which contrast in terms of traditional and modern

 

Synopsis Tanjung Rhu Form 4 Literature

1) Simple yet profound story2) This short story is about a successful man who forgets his roots as a kampong boy in Tanjung Rhu and realises the importance and how much he misses it after his mother’s death3) Relationship between Mr T.W Li, a rich businessman and Ah Ma, his mother4) Mr Li has his office at Shenton Way and is modern in ways and ideas5) Ah ma is traditional with strong religious beliefs and practices ancestor worship6) The day after Ah Ma’s funeral, Mr Li recalls the day he told his mother about using binoculars or see far glasses7) Is also looks at the conflict, struggle and tension between modern and traditional society in Singapore through the realtionship between Mr. T.W Li and his mother8) Based on this short story Tanjung Rhu Form 4 Literature, Mr Li feels regret for the way jhe treats Ah ma after this mother falls ill and later passes away9) He never pays much attention to this mother’s stories about the past and realizes a little too late that most of his questions remained unanswered10) Mr Li promises to fulfil her last wish but is unable to find the key

Tanjung Rhu Form 4 Literature : Setting

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Tanjung Rhu : place in which the protogonist of the story spends his life with

Tanjung Rhu Form 4 Literature : Moral Value

1) Although we live in modern world, we must not forget our traditional values2) We must learn to appreciate people while we can3) Money cannot buy everything4) Learn to respect and tolerate each other5) We should consider and accept changes in our lives and progress with the time6) We should always voice out our feelings especially if we want to express feelings of love for a family member especially an old parent.

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