Question

What is the primary theme of Ha Jin’s “A Decade”?

A. the negative effects of nationalist rule in Chinese schools
B. the need to revisit one’s past to determine a path for the future
C. the importance of education in persuading the beliefs of individuals
D. the violence and victimization caused by the Cultural Revolution in China

Answer 1

D. the violence and victimization caused by the Cultural Revolution in China

Step-by-step explanation:

Example: Wenli is a victim of the violence caused by the Cultural Revolution in China because she begins as a sweet and innocent teacher, but then becomes a hardened and angry woman.

C is wrong because the whole government is corrupt and trying to make everyone think a certain way, so education is NOT of importance in persuading the beliefs of individuals

Answer 2

Hi there!

The answer you are looking for is option B. the need to revisit one’s past to determine a path for the future.

“A Decade” is one of the twelve brief stories of Ha Jin’s Under the Red Flag, which takes place during the Cultural Revolution of China. Between 1966 and 1976, young people - some even teenagers - from China rose up to purge ancient culture, old habits, old ideas and old ways to determine a new path.

Hope this helps!