The Americanization of Shadrach Cohen
I have to say that the first line of the article caught my eye when I read the story for the first time. Although the sentense has been explained in simple words before, I felt confused at first. Does it mean that if you want to win other's respect,you have to lose you temper? With the question in mind, I read the story for several times,but still can't understand it quite well.
And then, in my opinion, it's a well-written story.I like the line"Not another word.To bed!Go to bed at once."It's just certain simple short words,but I was able to share the feeling of Shardrach. He was angery but also sad about what his sons said and did. In Chinese traditions, there is a sayting that never can the son be ashame of his mother's poverty.In the first part of the story,the only link between Shardrach and his sons seems to be nothing but money. I felt sorry for him.
I apperciate the ending of the story that not only had Shardrach made himself more flexible,but also his sons had realized the importance of respecting their own culture.In China, many younsters pay little attention to the history and traditions,so when I want to share my view on a certern historical character with someone,I seldom get reply.I'd like to say that,as a citizen of an ancient country, we have to learn something about history and tradition,because it's the soul of our culture.
