How we cite our quotes: (Chapter. Paragraph)
Quote #10
"Do you study the Four Books?” Then they laughed with clear young scorn at a man so old as this and they said, “No, grandfather, and no one studies the Four Books since the Revolution." (34.40)
Not studying the Four Books is a big deal. The Four Books were one of the basic foundations of Chinese society for hundreds of years. This quote shows us that Chinese society has completely changed—or is in the process of completely changing—and it's leaving Wang Lung behind.