Although Wang Yuan fears and hates his war lord father, in some ways he is like him. How are the two similar? And what result does this have in Yuan's life after he leaves home?

How does Yuan's interaction with the teacher regarding his seed poem show that Sheng and Meng stand as a house divided? And what does it reveal about Yuan's place in the matter?

What part does Ai-lan play in helping Yuan make the transition to city life? List at least three ways and back them up with how he changes inwardly as well as outwardly.

What experiences tie Yuan with the poor in a good way? List at least three circumstances and why they are good.

When Yuan and Sheng reach the foreign country, Yuan finds it beautiful, However, the following day something changes his mind, and an inner hatred...