Chinese Theatre Assignment Due April 1, 3:00 p.m.

In lieu of class today, please read this performance review of a November 2010 adaptation of The Soul of Chi'en Nu Leaves Her Body. This video clip displays a ritual dance featured in the performance. This second video clip is called "Elevator Arrival." What scene from the original play does it recall? I find the translocation (and perceived importance) of 13th century Chinese social mores to the 21st century United States quite interesting. What here sparks your critical interest?

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Argentina's "Stolen Children" Now Adults

In light of our recent class discussions on Australia's Lost Generation and Canada's Stolen Generation, I thought this National Public Radio article on Argentina's generation of Stolen Children might be of interest. The reasons for these systematic government-led kidnappings of citizen children vary from continent to continent, but the practice remains an effective--and inhumane--one for intimidating the targeted population into compliance. As the article reports, some adult Argentinian "Stolen Children" do not want to know their origins. What is your reaction? What other connections do you make between this news story and our course themes?