BENEDICTION by LU HSUN

INTRODUCTION

            The story tells of a love by two people that was blessed by the gods. Although they separate each ways they both cherished of the love they shared.

SUMMARY

          The story begins with the first person speaking who returned to Luchen, his hometown. He describes the values of his place and its customs in which he would willingly like to contemplate.

          For him, the incident with Hsiang-lin Sao has very much disturbed. He encountered her after visiting at the eastern end of the town. She seemed to be looking for him although there is an expression of tragic sadness that can be traced in her. He has seen the world and saw it as a man of knowledge and experience and she knew it. They treated each other mutually.

         She returned to the management of Old Woman Wei where she worked before and that was then they parted.

         For him, she was a blessing sent by the gods. He look at the time for it was the time of prayers and blessings.

CULTURAL STRAINS

        The following are the practices reflected in the story: to stay at one’s relatives is a way of reckoning…..’He stayed at Lu Su Lao-yeh, according to the Chinese family way of reckoning’; exchanging of salutations to every one you meet…..’we exchange salutations. After how are you?; practice of reverence, performing rites and pray before the god of benediction to ask favors for the year ahead and preparation of food that are placed in the altar; to conform what was written in the Four Books; to treat as an honor with one’s presence; practice of gluttony and laziness; to practice of remarrying; the bride is brought to groom’s home after wedding; and to attend celebrations for the god.

CONCLUSION

        China practiced celebration for their gods including the god of Benediction. They believed that it would bring them the benefits and favors they asked.

Rebecca Rodriguez

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