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In \u300aThe Good Earth\u300bby Pearl S. Buck at Chapter 24 Wang Lung’s eldest son expressed his desire to study in a southern city, which conflicts with his expectation to continue farming. Wang Lung angrily refused his son’s request, believing that he had already learned enough in his hometown. The tension between father and son escalated, and Wang Lung began to disdain his son’s appearance and behavior, believing that he was too delicate.<\/p>\n

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ONE DAY AFTER WANG LUNG HAD SAID TO HIMSELF that peace was in his house, his eldest son came to him as he returned at noon from the land, and the lad said:<\/span><\/p>\n

‘Father, if I am to be a scholar, there is no more that this old head in the town can teach me.’ \uff08p192)
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This quotation captures the son’s desire for education and self-improvement, highlighting his desire to break free from the constraints of rural upbringing. This reflects the intergenerational conflict between him and his father Wang Lung, who embodies traditional values centered on hard work and agricultural life. The son’s desire to become a scholar signifies a shift in priorities, emphasizing the importance of knowledge and learning in a constantly changing world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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