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How Does Lung's Sons Break Tradition

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In The Good Earth, Lung’s sons stray from the family’s traditions and customs. This could be perceived as positive or negative. The sons’ being disrespectful to elders would be negative. It could be considered a weakness to not have a deep connection with the earth but, it could also be considered wise not to rely too much on the earth for all of one 's needs. Religion not being practiced could also be contemplated as favorable or unfavorable. If Lung’s sons did not break tradition then it would have been the next generation or the one after. Change is inevitable and a new view can not be avoided. Entire nations learn to grow and develop new customs, exactly like the Wang 's do in the novel in order to strengthen their family. As Winston

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