Day 2

On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous Lesson Plan

Discussion of Thought Questions

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    Little Dog states that it is rare for his family to say "I love you" in Vietnamese. Instead, how does he say they express their love? What are some examples of this from Part One? How do you express love in your family/community?

    Little Dog states "It's true that, in Vietnamese, we rarely say I love you, and when we do, it is almost always in English." He explains it is much more common to show love and care through acts of service. There are numerous examples in this section, including but not limited to: Little Dog plucking his Lan's grey hairs; Rose gathering Little Dog to her to absorb some of the plane's turbulence; Lan and Little Dog massaging Rose after work;...

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