1. Ying Compestine's Revolution is not a Dinner Party
She is wide-eyed and innocent at first, and becomes a street smart, twelve year old girl who wields belt buckles to ward off enemies. ... Furthermore, after the arrest of her father, Ling and her mother struggle to survive as the Red Guards continued to persecute her family and friends, limiting their resources. ... Ling tries to ease her mother's mind of the hardships they have been facing, especially since her father has been taken by the Red Guards. ... Her selfless actions prove her undeniable loyalty towards those she loves, a characteristic strengthened through the harsh experience...
- Word Count: 1266
- Approx Pages: 5
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: Undergraduate