Chinese culture in Kung Fu Panda - Lesson 1: Setting and Genre

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Chinese culture through film

Kung Fu Panda
Lesson 1: Setting and Genre

Instructions

Read the Kung Fu Panda information sheet to complete the questions in this lesson.

For the first few questions, use the 'Plot' section on the first page of the reading.

Multiple Choice

Where is this movie set?

Japan

Ancient China

Hong Kong

Moder-day China

Fill in the Blanks

Who is the protagonist in this film?

Fill in the Blanks

What kind of animal is the protagonist?

Open Ended

What does the giant panda represent in Chinese culture? Search for an answer online.

Type response here

Instructions

To answer the following questions, use the 'Genre' section on the second page of the reading.

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This film is based around a classic genre of Chinese fiction called "

" 武侠, which literally means "

". This genre of storytelling has been used in Chinese novels and stories as far back as 300 BCE and was again revived in the 20th century in

.

A typical wuxia story features a

from the lower social classes of Chinese society. The protagonist typically experiences a tragedy - such as the loss of his loved ones - and goes on to undertake several

to learn several forms of martial arts from various fighters.

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wuxia

martial arts hero

modern Chinese literature and film

young male protagonist

trials and tribulations

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At the end of the story, he emerges as a

whom few can equal.

A

usually requires wuxia heroes to right and redress wrongs, fight for

, remove

, and bring

for past misdeeds.Chinese xia traditions can be compared to martial codes from other cultures, such as the Japanese samurai bushido.

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powerful fighter

code of chivalry

righteousness

oppressors

retribution

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The eight common attributes of the xia are listed as kindness,

, individualism,

, courage,

, and

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justice

loyalty

truthfulness

desire for glory

disregard for wealth

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The code of xia also emphasises the importance of

and

to bring villains to justice. Martial artists are also expected to be loyal to their master, or '

' 师傅.

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repaying good deeds

seeking revenge

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Chinese culture through film

Kung Fu Panda
Lesson 1: Setting and Genre

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