Day 2

The Three-Body Problem Lesson Plan

Discussion of Thought Questions

  1. 1

    Compare and contrast Yang Dong’s death with the death of Ye Zhetai, as well as their effects on Ye Wenjie.

    The death of Ye Wenjie's father in the Cultural Revolution was clearly traumatic for her. Many students will notice, however, that in this section Ye meets the death of her daughter with a much more reserved air. Indeed, Ye's reaction to her daughter's death illustrates just how much she has grown as a person since the death of her father. Some students may find this change welcome, while others may find it sad.

  2. 2

    Compare and contrast the outlooks of Wang Miao and Da Shi. How do the differences in their outlooks become essential to their evolving relationship?

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