Act 1
New Year
[Sister and brother SUN and JAE are in their house in Korea,
seated on the floor with an extensive pile of kite-building
materials between them. Throughout the scene, they are
building a kite.]
JAE:
Remind me again why we're in charge of building kites for
the entire extended family?
SUN:
Because it wouldn't be the Korean New Year without tons
of family and kites, and it's our turn to make them. Stop
worrying about papercuts and show some Seollal spirt!
[SUN fastidiously cuts a circle of paper.]
JAE:
[Assembling a bamboo kite frame]I'm not saying we
shouldn't have kites, but did you see the ones at the corner
market? They're pretty elaborate....
How does Sun's cultural perspective shape her
point of view in the play?
Her love for tradition keeps her from wanting to try
anything new.
Her family's celebration helps take her mind off of
their impending move.
Her family's traditions help her feel a sense of
continuity through change.
Her enjoyment of the holiday keeps her from
understanding her brother.
New Year
[Sister and brother SUN and JAE are in their house in Korea,
seated on the floor with an extensive pile of kite-building
materials between them. Throughout the scene, they are
building a kite.]
JAE:
Remind me again why we're in charge of building kites for
the entire extended family?
SUN:
Because it wouldn't be the Korean New Year without tons
of family and kites, and it's our turn to make them. Stop
worrying about papercuts and show some Seollal spirt!
[SUN fastidiously cuts a circle of paper.]
JAE:
[Assembling a bamboo kite frame]I'm not saying we
shouldn't have kites, but did you see the ones at the corner
market? They're pretty elaborate....
How does Sun's cultural perspective shape her
point of view in the play?
Her love for tradition keeps her from wanting to try
anything new.
Her family's celebration helps take her mind off of
their impending move.
Her family's traditions help her feel a sense of
continuity through change.
Her enjoyment of the holiday keeps her from
understanding her brother.