How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
His brilliant eyes were looking into the distance as if he were already thinking about the great revolutionary task that lay ahead of him. I could not look at the painting without feeling inspired. I was ready to follow him anywhere. (7.3)
Describing Mao, Ji-li reveals how persuasive and dynamic he is as a leader. Ji-li idolizes Mao, despite the ways in which he makes her life harder. She definitely doesn't have a clear picture of who the guy really is.
Quote #5
She was nice enough— frank, sincere, and sympathetic. But as a child from a black family— a black whelp— I felt awkward around a Red Guard leader. (10.52)
When Ji-li meets up with Chang Hong, she's worried about what might happen—she thinks her family's dark past will alter her friendships. For Chang Hong, though, this isn't a problem. Ji-li worries about it so much that it does impact who she is, however.
Quote #6
"You have self-esteem, and you always try to excel. That's why I believe you are brave enough to face and eventually overcome the difficulties of life." (12.41)
These are powerful words, and Ji-li certainly needs to hear them, too. She's gotten to a point where she only thinks of herself as her class status. It's important for her to realize that she's much more than a landlord's granddaughter, though, regardless of what anyone else tells her.