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THE TEA GIRL OF HUMMINGBIRD LANE

BASED ON THE BOOK BY LISA SEE

 

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CONTENT

Life in Spring Well Village

Encounters with the Outside World

Forbidden Love and its Consequences

Li-yan's Journey of Self-Discovery

Haley's American Life

The Lure of the Tea Cake

Reunions and Revelations

Conflict in the Village

New Beginnings

General Analysis

 

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

"The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane" by Lisa See tells the story of Li-yan, a young Akha woman in rural China, as she navigates the complexities of tradition and modernity. When she bears a child out of wedlock, she is forced to leave her baby at an orphanage, a decision that sets in motion a series of life-altering events.

 

As Li-yan adapts to the changing world, she discovers a passion for tea, eventually building a successful business. Despite her achievements, she is haunted by the loss of her daughter and embarks on a quest to find her. The novel delves into themes of family, identity, cultural preservation, and the impact of globalization on indigenous communities.

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