The Farewell A1 2025 by Meg Sayago

Ambielica-Economic.

205351al — 2025-02-25 14:06:15 UTC

New York has one of the largest economies state by state, ranking just behind California and Texas. New York City's unemployment rate rose to 5.5% in December, its highest level since May 2022. The state's GDP was $1.78 trillion. Its most productive industries include financial services, healthcare, professional services, retail, and manufacturing.

BILI: Bili was in bad shape economically,because life in new york is very expensive she didn't have money to pay the rent and she quit her job before they fired her. Bili wrote books but they didn't sell. She wanted to live an expensive life and live in an expensive apartment, but her economic stability caused her to go into more debt. When she traveled to China, her grandmother gave her money to buy something and she didn't have anything.

Cultures Role in How we Approach End of life - Demiana Askharoun

205730da — 2025-02-25 14:08:08 UTC

This article talks about how different cultures deal with the end of life. it focuses on a film where a chinese family hides a grandmothers illness from her. The family takes on the sadness to protect her, showing a group first way of thinking. This is different from Western culture, hich values honesty and personal choice. Knowing this helps us understand the familys reasons and emotions in the film.

History - Demiana Askharoun

205730da — 2025-02-25 14:08:14 UTC

The Farewell is based on a true story from director Lulu Wangs life. in 2013, her family hid her grandmothers cancer diagnosis to protect her, which is common in Chinese culture. They planned a fake wedding as an excuse to gather and say goodbye. Wang first shared this story on the is American life before turning it into a movie. THis history helps viewers understand the films focus on family, tradition, and cultural differences.

Ehimer

2025-02-25 14:19:56 UTC

this article discusses the political and social implications of the film, focusing on how it portrays culture identity and The challenges of bridging different culture expectations.

Ambielica-Social.

205351al — 2025-02-25 14:27:34 UTC

This article is social because, Chinese law does not insist that Nai Nai know her diagnosis. Nai Nai's family decides not to tell her. To give the family a reason to gather in their hometown for a fitting and happy farewell and tribute to Nai Nai, they fear that Bili's liberal ideas, devotion to individuality, and emotional responses will distress their grandmother, whom they are determined to protect from the awareness of her imminent death.

victor-social

2025-02-25 14:27:42 UTC

this article talks about how chinese family's view death. they think of death in two different ways . they view death as a negative event,unless the cause of death is something natural like old age because they were able to live out their entire life contently. The Chinese do not believe in the after life, so they believe in prolonging and enjoying life to its fullest.

Estrella-Social aspects and how it is related with The Farewell.

2025-02-25 14:30:58 UTC

Family is an important piece in the development and growth of the children. That's one of the factors why partners just have one kid. The parents usually try to do everything for their children so in the future they recompense it to their parents. Expending time with their family is expected. Respect and harmony are two notable values in Chinese families. It is related to The Farewell movie, due to Billi being the only child and it describes a little bit of their family characteristics. Also the respect and the love she (Billi) expresses with her family, especially with her grandmother. However; in Chinese society it is not common to show the emotions of their feelings. But values reward it.

Estrella-Geographical

2025-02-25 14:31:03 UTC

China is known as a large country with widely varying landscapes. Its territory includes mountains, high plateaus, sandy deserts, and dense forests. But also, it also counts with thousands of rivers. However relating it with the movie context the Farewell. We know that Billi (main character) was living in the United States- New York with her parents since she was a little girl, which limited the visit with her grandmother (Nai Nai) highlighting that distance between New York and China is about 11,491 km. This shows the reason for Billi's desire to be with her grandmother for the last time.

victor-geographical

2025-02-25 14:56:03 UTC

this article speaks on chinese children being able to "be of the east and the west". being able to be in their own culture, but also in others. Chinese parents in the US want their children to be able to be part of their culture as well as the one they are in now..

Social- Eli

2025-02-26 14:00:17 UTC

This article discusses how important family is to Chinese culture. Stating that its "the foundation of an individual's personal and social relationships". Which in the film Billie the main character had a problem with lying to grandma about why they were all there. Due to all the memories she had with her as a child. Stating that all her memories as a kid were with her grandma.

Social aspect of Chinese death and grieving - Neyjalise

2025-02-26 16:20:36 UTC

The article explores social aspects of death and dying in chinese American families by showing how the beliefs of the chinese families when dealing with both death and grieving. In the culture, family plays a big role in making decisions for the dying person, rather than the individual deciding on their own. Many of the Chinese families continue to use modern medical treatments and medicine. Their funeral traditions focus on preventing misfortune, respecting ancestors, and things such as burning paper money and covering mirrors. The grieving usually takes up for several months or years depending on the bond.

Political - Neyjalise

2025-02-26 16:58:03 UTC

The article goes over western political science struggles to explain China's development because it ignores history and focus more on the modernization theories. China has grown economically while keeping its political system. The article suggests studying China's history and culture to understand the politics, which value unity, order,respect and authority. It also talks about how China's middle class is different from the western ones because it connected to the government closely. The article argues that political science should include history and cultural context for a better understanding of China's unique system and culture.

Social- Bella Marrow

2025-02-26 17:30:07 UTC

The social approach to death and dying in the Chinese culture. Social constructs shape how different cultures perceive dying. In Chinese culture, the social construct is deeply influenced by beliefs. As well as ancestor veneration and the cynical nature of life and death.

Social - Don

2025-02-26 19:26:23 UTC

The social part of this is showing how the identities of the family, and the expectations between them all. The responsibilities and how they act towards each other and communicate as a family.

Economic - Don

2025-02-26 19:31:27 UTC

The economic struggle is them trying to meet different stages in there life with a meaning behind them, and struggling with keeping the secret of the whole "Farewell" from nai nai. They also have trouble because the cultural doesn't have a rich narrative behind it.

Social - Brandon

2025-02-27 01:41:15 UTC

This article discusses how life and death are viewed and processed differently in China. In China, it is considered bad luck to speak about death, which is why children do not discuss the matter with their older family members. Elderly people believe that the quality of life is more important than how long you live. Due to the importance of life, and the lack of research and knowledge of death, many people fear death in China.

Economic - Brandon

2025-02-27 02:00:34 UTC

This article talks about the differences between the United States economy and China's economy. It mentions how in the United States, people are more likely to spend their money, whereas in China, people are in favor of saving their money. This is due to Chinese culture that emphasizes frugality and saving for the future and the country's rapidly growing economy. In America, many people spend money to become happy and achieve the "American Dream".

Social - Xevyan

2025-02-27 14:03:26 UTC

In Chinese culture they say they shouldn't be afraid of death. The place called heaven isn't seen as an afterlife to them its seen as a mechanism of life. There are Confucianism and Taoism, Tao sees death as a natural part of life that we have to except and if you live a moral life you become Tao. They believe dying in your house brings bad fortune.

social - Ezekiel

204574em — 2025-02-27 14:04:23 UTC

this article talks about the china religion such as taoism and how its different framework is focusing on the need to live in harmony. To put simply, the source of all existence. Unlike Confucianism, it does not focus on social order or ritualistic behaviours. they also have buddhas which talks abot how they praise things and know the important of praying and.

economic

204574em — 2025-02-27 14:09:36 UTC

China has without doubt become a major global player in trade as a supplier and as a market. China became the world’s largest exporter of goods in 2009, and the largest trading nation in goods in 2013 it shows they know what to do and very knowledgeable in this topic

Economic - Xevyan

2025-02-27 14:13:24 UTC

Owners of a chinese home have a negative effect on their wealth exponentially. The housing market had been in shambles with the apartments having multiple not sold and developers not making as much income. China opened private consumption and the economy built up a little.

Ramon- Social

2025-02-27 14:19:39 UTC

In this Article it talks about the Chinese approach to Death and passing away. The Chinese have many different beliefs of death and the afterlife because of customs. what Chinese do for their for death is when a body is placed in a casket it will be carefully washed, dusted with talcum powder, and then dressed in the dead person’s finest clothes. The clothing won’t be red because that will lead to the person becoming a ghost. This differs from American Customs That just dress up the body formally and hold funeral viewings in churches or funeral homes.

Ramon- Economy

2025-02-27 14:30:57 UTC

This article talks about the economic state of china. China's Economy has slowed down. Their property sector almost collapsed and consumer confidence is severely poor. China's GCP is no longer catching up with the U.S.

political - victoria

2025-02-27 14:41:14 UTC

this article talks about how Politics involves the governance of a country or region, including the creation and enforcement of laws, policies, and decisions that affect society. It includes various ideologies, parties, and power structures that shape domestic and international affairs. Political systems range from democracies to authoritarian regimes, influencing economic, social, and global relations.

technological

2025-02-27 14:45:28 UTC

this article talks about how Technology refers to the application of scientific knowledge to create tools, systems, and innovations that improve human life. It spans various fields, including communication, medicine, transportation, and artificial intelligence, shaping how we work, live, and interact. Rapid advancements continue to drive progress, raising both opportunities and ethical challenges.

Omar

2025-02-27 14:52:57 UTC

This is New York this is one of the hardest places to have a successful job Since May 2021.The unemployment rate went up to about 5.5% The Gross Domestic product Was about 1.78 trillion dollars.

Omar

2025-02-27 15:03:42 UTC

This article talks about technology and how it can benefit us and help us on are daily life It can benefit us with medicine,communication and play a big part and helping us in are classes It can help us find And will be a big part in helping us improve.

Culture -eli

2025-02-27 16:35:43 UTC

This article shows that "The Confucian ideal of five generations under the same roof envisioned the families of the sons of each succeeding generation all living in harmony in the same compound." Which shows in the film due to how close each member of the family is close to each other. Which also shows with the grandma and the Billi.

Social- Jayleigh

2025-02-28 15:34:01 UTC

This article discuss how the Chinese view and deal with death.Sating that they go through " An overview of beliefs and rituals around death and dying, including funeral practices and mourning in Chinese communities" Which these beliefs were being portrayed throughout the film.

Economic- Jayleigh

2025-02-28 15:40:24 UTC

During this film Bili (main character). Is in very bad shape financially. Making bad financial decisions by wanting to live a rich life but cant afford it. She lives in NY which costs a lot to live, its average cost for a studio is $2,000. It's also ranked as one of the most largest economies by state.Portraying bad financial economy.

Social- elder care in china

2025-03-03 15:02:42 UTC

the article talks about how different the elder care is when it comes to different cultures. The elder care usually falls on to the family members so people usually take action in elder homes. U usually take action on that if any health issues effect the people taking care of them.

life-social farewell

2025-03-03 15:33:48 UTC

in this article talks about that a china family believes in shielding the grandmother from her diagnosis,emotional burden sharing,and focuses on the farewell and the its central theme of the wedding serving as a symbolic funeral,struggling in concealing a terminal based on a real family life.

social- aniyah

2025-03-05 14:54:38 UTC

The article talks about how different Chinese culture and American culture is different when it comes to the family bonding. When it comes to Chinese they express there love by words and intimacy but when it comes to other cultures its different.

Social

2025-03-06 15:57:03 UTC

This article shows how individuals related to the film and things they found that didn't quite match their culture

historical - victoria

2025-03-11 12:59:39 UTC

The Farewell reflects historical Chinese cultural values like filial piety, collectivism, and traditional beliefs about illness, influenced by Confucianism and China’s social policies, shaping the family’s decision to hide Nai Nai’s diagnosis.

Economical

2025-03-18 15:18:20 UTC

The different living standards of china vs america are shown in the film nemours times

life-historical

2025-03-18 16:35:35 UTC

this article is about how it's talking how this whole thing was going on with the grandma and how they don't tell her/"them" if they are really sick.