Symbolism, Setting, and Objects from Death of a Red Heroine

Object Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major objects in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Objects

China - This country is one of the world's oldest civilizations and has been a Communist country since the mid-20th century.

Shanghai - This city is located on the east coast of the country the book is set in, and it is one of the largest cities in the world.

National Model Worker - One of China's highest honors, this is awarded to individuals who have made remarkable contributions to China in areas such as culture, national security, and economics.

Yuan - This is the base unit of Chinese currency.

Chairman Mao Zedong...
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