Discuss the character of Zhuge Liang as a scholar-hero.

Discuss the character of Zhuge Liang as a scholar-hero..

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Choose ONE novel. Then choose ONE topic for that novel from the below list. I. Tale of the Three Kingdoms 1. Discuss the character of Zhuge Liang as a scholar-hero. Why qualities make a uniquely Chinese hero? 2. Analysis of the novel as a manual of military strategy. 3. Analysis of the main themes of the novel using episodes to illustrate them. II. The Water Margin 1. The image of the bandit-hero (choose several from the 108 and compare) in the novel. 2. The novel as a critique of traditional Chinese society. 3. The themes of the novel, using episodes from the novel to illustrate them. III. Journey to the West 1. The relationship between Hsüan-tsung (Xuanzong) and Monkey. 2. The spiritual journey as reflected in the physical journey (the chief allegory of the novel) 3. The theme of the unity of the Three Teachings (Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism) 4. The theme of reality v. appearance. 5. The novel as a Buddhist scripture. IV. Dream of the Red Chamber 1. A comparison of Daiyu and Baochai. How do they portray the themes of the novel? 2. The character of Baoyu. How does he portray the themes of the novel? 2. The principle of karma as a plot device in the novel. Why is karma important in the novel? 3. The use of dreams in the novel. What do dreams symbolize in the novel? 4. Analysis of the novel as a feminist work.

Discuss the character of Zhuge Liang as a scholar-hero.

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