Morality

__**FIRST**__-- explore the existence of the theme throughout the text
** CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: ** __** Are Wang Lung and O-Lan people of high moral standards? **__ __** What are the strongest influences on the characters' morality? **__ __** What are the greatest violations of morality in Chinese culture as evident in the novel? **__

**__SECOND__**--connect the theme to 21st century America by searching and reviewing current media.
** CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: ** __** In what way do values shift over time OR in what way do values stay permanent? **__ __** What are some of the greatest violations of morality in today's society? **__
 * In what way are most people in America of high moral standard? **
 * How do people today develop their set of values? **