In the middle of "Red Scarf Girl," Ji-li Jiang finds herself grappling with a profound internal conflict amidst the chaos of the Cultural Revolution in China.
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At this juncture, Ji-li experiences a significant transformation from her initial enthusiasm for the revolution to a state of inner turmoil and confusion.
She faces intense pressure to denounce her family's alleged bourgeois ties, navigate political struggles within her school, and confront the disintegration of trust among friends and neighbors.
Ji-li's loyalty to her family clashes with her desire to conform to societal expectations, leaving her torn between her personal convictions and the coercive demands of the Red Guard.