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Destroy the Four Olds!

Destroy the Four Olds!. Chapter Summary. The girls head to Grandpa Hong’s bookstall to read books. The girls hear that the “Great Prosperity Market” sign is being destroyed, as part of the Destroy the Four Olds campaign.

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Destroy the Four Olds!

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  1. Destroy the Four Olds!

  2. Chapter Summary • The girls head to Grandpa Hong’s bookstall to read books. • The girls hear that the “Great Prosperity Market” sign is being destroyed, as part of the Destroy the Four Olds campaign. • Chairman Mao wanted to destroy old ideas, old culture, old customs and old habits for China to a strong socialist nation • A huge crowd attempts to break a large wooden sign, and finally someone with an ax broke it in two.

  3. Chapter Summary, part 2 • The girls were excited to be part of Mao’s program, but their parents weren’t that excited, and Grandma was upset by the destruction of the sign. • Cultural Revolution began to take over the city • Student inspectors began to target “western clothing” • The girls witnessed a man being targeted, and his too tight pants were cut open, and his champagne shoes were destroyed

  4. Chapter Quote • We felt proud of ourselves. We were certain that we were bringing a new life to China. • Author’s quote after being part of the destruction of the Great Prosperity Market sign. • She is excited to assist Mao in his new “battle”

  5. AAC Connection • Jiang Ji-li was confused that her parents were not more motivated by Mao’s new program, and she referenced an older program to catch up to England and the United States. • This was a reference to Mao’s Great Leap Forward, in which China attempted to become a leader in steel production. • Mao required citizens to collect scrap metal to make more steel.

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