Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress Journal

What does Ursule Mirouet mean to the characters? Why do you think Four Eyes gave Luo and the narrator this book versus any of the other Western books in his possession? How does this book significant to the meaning of the novel?

I think Ursule Mirouet is the title of the book that Luo and the narrator is reading and Balzac is the author. The reason why Four-Eyes gave Luo and the narrator this book was because this book was about romance and it talks about real life. Ursule's story was about messy affair over inheritance and money, enhancing the power in Nemours. Plus, this was the first book that they've read, because back then books were banned. The only books that were available was written by General Mao. The other reason why the narrator wanted to read this book was because the narrator wanted to teach it to the Little Seamstress.

Part Two Questions

Chapter 1:

• Who is Four-Eyes?
• What is a lady's doeskin shoe?
• Whats with the suitcase?

Chapter 2:

• What does somnambulism mean?
• Does the narrator also have feelings for the seamstress?
• Why did the narrator write inside his sheepskin coat?

Chapter 3:

• What is a lice and is it harmful?
• Does Four-Eyes go by another name?
• "After receiving this news Four-Eyes walked on air" (64). What does this quote mean?

Chapter 4:

• What is going on at the beginning of the chapter?
• Where is Luo and the narrator at this scene?
• "You know, they're just ditties, old ditties" (68). What does the word ditties mean?

Chapter 5:

• Why was Four-Eyes so disappointed by the notes?
• Why did they fight over the papers?
• Why was Four-Eyes so angry at Lou and the narrator?

Chapter 6:

• How much is five pence?
• How long has Luo and the narrator been away from home?
• Why is Luo and the narrator so desperate about Four-Eyes' books?

Questions for the Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress

• Why is the Little Seamstress so important?
  
• How long does Luo and the main character have to stay in Yong Jing?
  
• Are we going to experience anything exciting?
  
• Is this story base during when Mao is still alive?
• Are we going to write journals like how we did with the story IBN FOUTTMA?
  
• When are we going to finish up the notes about the history back then?

The King of Mask reaction

The movie was really good. It taught me that it doesn't matter who you are or what gender you are. Everyone can do about the same thing. What I like about the movie is that the old man kept his tradition through out the movie and the little girl never gave up her hope. Even though the old man was disappointed at the little girl for lying to him that she was a boy. He wanted a boy to take over his family tradition. Back then in China, the family can only have one kid. The family that gives birth to a son first will bring the family good luck and then pass down the family's heir. This movie taught me that as long as I can prove what I can do, I'll be successful at it.