Watch and take notes on this linked video (https://www.learner.org/series/invitation-to-world-literature/journey-to-the-west/ )
Specifically:
What is the significance of this tale to China?
Who are the main "characters"?
Is this entirely fictional or entirely non-fiction?
What kinds of religious beliefs, practices, or cultural norms/mores are depicted in the tale? (what "lessons" are there?)
Is there any religious or cultural blending--that is, more than one religion or culture at play here?
What questions or comments do you have that you could discuss with your classmates--do you agree on things like the religious backgrounds or lessons?
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