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What is the theme of the story Yeh-Shen?
Thus, the theme of Yeh-Shen can be summarized as the following proverbs: Jealousy never wins; One good turn deserves another; Kindness is rewarded and evilness is punished; Do to others as you would want others to treat you (the Golden Rule).
What is the conflict of Yeh-Shen A Cinderella Story from China?
Good will triumph evil. The conflict in this story is between stepmother and Yeh-Shen. The stepmother is jealous of Yeh-Shen’s beauty and tries to make her life miserable.
What did Yeh Shen do with the bones of the fish?
Suddenly and old spirit appeared and told her that the bones of the fish were filled with a powerful spirit, and that when she was in serious need she was to kneel before the bones and wish on them with her heart’s desires. Yeh-Shen retrieved the bones and hid them. Spring came and with it, the spring festival.
Who are the main characters in Yeh Shen?
Yeh-Shen: A Cinderella Story from China. The main story has familiar themes and characters: a poor girl who works hard, a wicked stepmother,the ugly, mean stepsister, a magical helper (in this case a kind fish with big, golden eyes), royalty looking for a wife, and a lost, precious slipper. Yeh Shen is a kind girl,…
Is the book Yeh Shen a Cinderella story from China?
Yeh Shen: A Cinderella Story From China is the adaptation of this ancient fairy tale, retold by Ai-Ling Louie and wonderfully illustrated by Ed Young. If you do not have access to the book, you can read the full text here. It would be fun to have your kids illustrate the story, after listening to you read it (though I might skip the last line).
Why did the stepmother not like Yeh Shen?
The stepmother didn’t like Yeh-Shen for she was more beautiful and kinder than her own daughter so she treated her poorly by giving her the worst chores. She only had one friend at that was a fish with golden eyes in the pond. Each day the fish came out of the water onto the bank to be fed by Yeh-Shen.