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Leng Lui is for Pretty Lady
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Works cited:
"The Amahs of Hong Kong | Bullfrog Films:1-800-543-3764: Environmental DVDs and Educational DVDs."
The Amahs of Hong Kong | Bullfrog Films: 1-800-543-3764: Environmental DVDs and Educational DVDs. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Dec. 2016.
@foreignaffairs. "The Philippines in Crisis." Foreign Affairs. N.p., 28 Jan. 2009. Web. 19 Dec. 2016.
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Leng Lui is for Pretty Lady
Themes
A shot story by Elaine Chiew
Power
Jealousy
Loyalty
Commitment
Distance
Insight
Story is about a woman just trying to get by
She's strong, yet vulnerable
Shows the reliance on others, even if we don't know it's there
No family is normal, everyone has their skeletons
Very similar to some instances of Buddha in the Attic
Cultural differences influence how one sees loyalty and commitment.
Stuck in the job and environment that she is in.
Education is seen as a good thing among peers and friends.
Education is seen as a negative thing to a boss.
Phuket, yup just like it sounds
Where it takes place
The Kong's
Hong Kong, and...........
Mrs Kong: Mother of two, taitai, Hong Kong native, likes to play Majong and cheat on husband
Mr Kong: Branch manager of big bank, father of two, enjoys turnips and chicken neck soup
Sdever: Son to the Kongs, old enough to know better, still to young to care
Ling-Ling: Dolls fear her
Alina
Immigration and lineage
- Originally from Philippines
- Common to work in Hong Kong and send money back to family
- Fear of losing job very real
- Common for bosses to be abusive or shady
- Spanish took control of Philippines in 1500s, still some influence in culture there
Main character
Immigrant
Nurse Maid
Educated
Has a family
Amahs
Presented By:
Allison Ciernia
Eve Stay
Eric Meyer