Red Azalea by Anchee Min7/3/2023 Many times, friends betray each other and even Anchee betrays her favorite teacher. In many relationships within the novel, dysfunction from paranoia and suspicion has taken its toll. She never forgets this and it sets the tone for paranoia in the book, since it constitutes the first time her allegiance to Mao has caused something so serious to happen. When Anchee participates in the public shaming of her favorite teacher, she willingly participates, but this leaves her aware of the fact that, in the future, perhaps someone will lie about her the way she has lied here. Anchee must learn the hard way that success in Maoist China is not success worth having. She seeks the approval of the state by her religious allegiance to Mao, but most of all, she seeks her own approval and fails to gain it, because she knows she is not being successful. She seeks the approval of others with her school grades. Written by people who wish to remain anonymousĪnchee is seeking approval in almost every arena of the novel. We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
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