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The narrative explores the intense pressures faced by two Chinese language teachers in Hong Kong as they navigate a mandated shift from Cantonese to Mandarin. Wai, struggling with her obsession to succeed, ultimately succumbs to despair, while Ling employs her social skills to maintain her position but finds herself increasingly isolated. The story delves into themes of betrayal, the quest for survival, and the impact of societal changes on personal identity, creating a gripping portrait of ambition and psychological turmoil in a challenging educational landscape.

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Tongueless, Yee-Wa Lau

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Jaar van publicatie
2025
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Engels
Auteurs
Yee-Wa Lau
Jaar van publicatie
2025
Formaat
Paperback
Aantal pagina's
304
ISBN13
9781800812826
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The narrative explores the intense pressures faced by two Chinese language teachers in Hong Kong as they navigate a mandated shift from Cantonese to Mandarin. Wai, struggling with her obsession to succeed, ultimately succumbs to despair, while Ling employs her social skills to maintain her position but finds herself increasingly isolated. The story delves into themes of betrayal, the quest for survival, and the impact of societal changes on personal identity, creating a gripping portrait of ambition and psychological turmoil in a challenging educational landscape.