Waiting

Lesson 23
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ELA

Unit 6

11th Grade

Lesson 23 of 30

Objective


Define true love.

Readings and Materials


  • Book: Waiting by Ha Jin  pp. 221 – 235 — Part Three: Chapter 3

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Target Task


Multiple Choice

What function does the paragraph on p. 231 (“They smiled at each other…be so mushy.”) play in relation to the chapter as a whole?

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Writing Prompt

What is true love? Is Lin capable of true love? Explain using evidence from this chapter and/or throughout the novel.

Key Questions


  • Why does Lin return home in chapter 3? Does he return home out of love or out of duty/loyalty? Identify evidence that helps you to answer this question.
  • Describe the relationship between Hua and Bensheng. Is it one of duty or love?
  • When he discovers that Hua has a boyfriend, Lin asks himself a series of questions on p. 225. Which question do you find most significant? Why?
  • Why is Lin suspicious of Hua’s boyfriend? What does this show about his character?
  • What motivates Lin to give his brother the animals? What does he give Bensheng? How does Bensheng react? Why?
  • How does the author reveal that Hua and Lin’s relationship is changing? How would you describe this change?
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