Chinese Cinderella Lesson Plan

What distinguishes Adeline’s time at the boarding school in Tianjin from her previous school experience?

In contrast to her previous school experience, Adeline’s time at St. Joseph’s in Tianjin is marked by a break in learning. Firstly, Adeline is forced to be part of the younger age group because they only speak English or French at the school, neither of which Adeline speaks well enough for her age level. As the students begin to flee with their families, she is the last one left. The nuns, distracted by the approach of the Communist army, are busy praying and preparing, so Adeline’s education is completely neglected. This is a stark contrast from her previous school...