Sacrifice by Outhine Bounyavong Flashcards
He is the Laotian writer known for themes of love, tradition, and sacrifice.
Outhine Bounyavong
It is the title of a translated collection of Outhine Bounyavong’s works.
Mother’s Beloved
It is the main theme of the short story Sacrifice.
Selflessness and sacrifice
It is the activity the narrator enjoys despite the heat.
Bicycle riding
It is the reason the narrator initially avoids offering people bike rides.
He doesn’t understand the importance of selflessness.
It is the change that occurs in the main character’s attitude toward helping others.
He learns the value of sacrifice.
It is what happens when the narrator offers a ride to a stranger.
He reflects on the complexities of helping others.
It is what the narrator does after hearing a woman praise a motorcyclist for helping her daughter.
He feels good about his past acts of kindness.
It is the meaning of the line, “Whenever I ride my bicycle, even sometimes when a breeze isn’t blowing, I still feel very cool in my heart.”
The character’s realization of the joy that comes from helping others.
It is how the themes of the story Sacrifice connect with Filipino cultural values.
Through the importance of selflessness, sacrifice, and community support.
