Class 12 English — Chapter 5: One Centimetre
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What you'll learn
- ▸Character Analysis of Tao Ying
- ▸The Theme of Parental Influence and Imitation
- ▸Moral Dilemmas and Integrity
- ▸Symbolism of 'One Centimetre'
- ▸Parent-Child Relationship Dynamics
- ▸Socio-economic Context and Choices
- ▸The Value of Pride and Self-Esteem
Chapter Summary
--- PAGE 1 --- 12076CH05 5 One Centimetre Bi Shu-min has been serving her country, China, as a doctor for over twenty years. She also has a Master's degree in literature from the Beijing Teacher's College. Bi Shu-min is one of the best known writers currently working in China. Her works have been translated into many languages. She has won innumerable literary awards both in China and in Taiwan. 'One Centimetre' is a fine example of a mature artist working at the height of her powers. Bi Shu-min Born 1952 When Tao Ying rides on the bus alone, quite often she does not bother to buy a ticket. Why should she? Without her, the bus would still be stopping at every stop, a driver and a conductor would still have to be employed, and the same amount of petrol used. Clearly Tao Ying has to be astute. When the bus conductor looked like the responsible type, she would buy a ticket a…
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Did you know?
- 💡 A snail can stretch its body up to 20 centimetres long.
- 💡 Your hair grows roughly one centimetre every month.
- 💡 The smallest bone in your body, the stirrup, is only 0.25 centimetres long.
- 💡 Astronauts can grow up to 5 centimetres taller in space.
- 💡 Children tend to grow faster in the spring than in other seasons.
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