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Border Crossing Reflection: 1. I expected this border crossing to be an introduction into different perspectives both through film and interaction with Chinese students. I would say this expectations has been met. I saw a film that I found unlike most American I have watched, and my interpretation o...

Kevin Yu Both Mona Lisa Smile and And the Spring Comes discuss the importance of identity and the pains of reaching for one’s goals, especially when it exists in opposition to society. While Mona Lisa Smile showcases an optimistic, western point of view regarding its topics, And the Spring Comes con...

Hi, Kevin I guess you must have seen the movie several times because you offer some really interesting and insightful observations in the essay. Your movie essay revolved around the theme of identity and goals, which the two films have in common. I agree with you about Wang Cailing. As a teacher in...

I thought your essay was very interesting, and discussed some of the themes regarding female empowerment in both films. I thought you did a great job of summarizing the main messages of Mona Lisa Smile, of women adapting to a male dominated society. However, I found your interpretation of And the Sp...

I think your essay touched upon some very interesting points. I think your analysis of the time periods of both films was useful in understanding the contextual situation of the movies, and the cultures that influenced them. Your discussion on the views of women in society during these times was als...

Kevin Yu Both Mona Lisa Smile and And the Spring Comes discuss the importance of identity and reaching for one’s goals, especially when it exists in opposition to society. While Mona Lisa Smile showcases an optimistic, western point of view regarding its topics, And the Spring Comes contrasts it wit...