Dishes in Luxun's Works

Lu Xun's "Calling Dishes" is a short story about colonial rule and cultural conflict.

1. Introduction to teaching materials

Jiao Cai is a short story written by Lu Xun on 1924. Through an interesting story, it shows the collision and conflict between China traditional culture and western culture.

2. The cause of the conflict: the food delivery person and the food receiver.

The story happened in a restaurant in Hong Kong. A vegetable delivery man was sent to deliver a basket of vegetables to an English family. He holds a whalebone in his hand, which represents his identity and occupation. This scene implies the conflict between China's traditional culture and western colonial rule.

3. Refraction of cultural differences: different cooking methods.

According to the custom in China, the delivery man puts the food on the table and then leaves. But the servant of the British family asked for all the dishes to be reported one by one and selected a few. This shows the difference between China's humility and respect and the arrogance and picky of the West, which intensifies the cultural conflict.

4. Language barrier: the dilemma of communication

The waiter doesn't know English and the servant doesn't know Chinese. The two sides can only communicate through gestures and expressions. This language barrier also reflects the dilemma of cultural isolation and communication under colonial rule, and emphasizes the depth of cultural conflict.

5. Self-redemption of culture: the courage of dishwashers

Despite being criticized and questioned, the delivery man did not flinch, and he insisted on completing the task in his own way. He motioned for the name of each dish and read it out one by one. This shows the courage and determination of the people of China to protect their culture and pursue dignity under colonial rule.

6. Thinking about the ending: cultural conflicts are difficult to solve.

At the end of the novel, the delivery man leaves the restaurant with a basket, without giving a clear solution. This shows that cultural conflicts are complex and difficult to solve. Under colonial rule, the people of China had to face the impact and oppression of western culture.

7. The significance and enlightenment of teaching materials

Jiao Cai vividly shows the cultural conflict under colonial rule through vivid stories. It reminds us to protect and inherit our own culture and bravely face the challenges of foreign cultures. At the same time, we also call on people to respect the cultures and customs of others and promote the existence and exchange of cultural diversity.

Summary:

Jiao Cai is a short story that reveals cultural conflicts and struggles. Through the communication between a vegetable delivery man and an English family, the differences and conflicts between China traditional culture and western culture are vividly displayed. This novel reminds us to protect and inherit our own culture and promote the understanding and communication between different cultures.