Why does Black Dog Beat Up Moon Shadow?

Why does Black Dog Beat Up Moon Shadow?

Black Dog Timeline and Summary Black Dog is kicked out of an opium den; he has stolen from a lady and beaten her up. Black Dog tells Moon Shadow about his love for opium. He beats Moon Shadow up after pulling on his queue. He steals the bill money Moon Shadow’s collected.

What is Moon Shadow’s point of view of the demons based on his meeting with Mr Alger?

What is Moon Shadow’s point of view of the demons based on his meeting with Mr. Alger? Make a claim and support it with 2 details. This excerpt shows that Moon Shadow is beginning to develop some understanding that there are good demons and bad demons—that you can’t always judge people by their cultural identity.

What are two reasons moon shadow gives why he and his mother can’t go to live with Father?

He and his mother cannot live in the Land of the Golden Mountain with his father because of political reasons both on the American front and the Chinese side.

Who saves moon shadow from being shot?

Windrider and Moon Shadow find him outside an opium den and save him from being shot by the Justices, the corrupt neighborhood watchmen. But, one day Black Dog beats Moon Shadow up in order to steal the money Moon Shadow has been collecting from laundry customers.

Why did Moon Shadow want to meet with Miss whitlaw?

Moon Shadow is concerned that Miss Whitlaw thinks that dragons are evil creatures, but he loves to look at the window. Miss Whitlaw sits at the stool and plays ‘Simple Gifts’.

What is Moon Shadow’s perspective of the demons and the land of the golden mountain?

Moon Shadow has a negative opinion of the demons. It is consistent with the stories he has been told his entire life.

What does Moon Shadow think about the demons in Chapter 4?

Moon Shadow learns about the demons’ dressing habits through all this laundry handling. He thinks things like petticoats are hilarious. Moon Shadow feels safe with his father, whom he believes to be a “superior man” (4.32). Windrider pulls over Red Rabbit and the wagon and offers the man his help.

What does Moon Shadow think about the land of the golden mountain in Chapter 1?

Describe the tone of the text with one word. Moon Shadow sees the demons as harsh and mean. Moon Shadow sees the Land of the Golden Mountain as drab and like a trap.

How did mother’s letter make moon shadow feel?

Mother sends a separate letter in the envelope for Moon Shadow’s eyes alone. She asks him to love and support his father, even when everyone else is a doubter. Moon Shadow reflects that he did find his golden mountain in the Company, in the Whitlaws, and in working toward Father’s dream.

Why did Black Dog tell the tall tale of opium to Moon Shadow?

When Black dog told the tall tale of opium to Moon shadow he compared it with his life. In his story a farmers ugly wife is symbolizing life and the farmer every man. In the story the farmer beats on his wife and when she dies he feels lot’s of sorrow because when he beat his wife she still loved him.

What did black dog say was the only good thing he ever got out of this ugly life?

Black Dog was addicted to opium, a sort of drug. 2. What did Black Dog say was “the only good thing” he ever got out of this “ugly life?” Black Dog said that the only good thing that came out of the “ugly life” were the brotherhoods.

What did Windrider do to Black Dog in Dragonwings?

In the fight between him and Windrider, Windrider uses his axe to slice a big gash on Black dogs chest. Windrider also kills a man that tried to kill moon shadow and himself while he was fighting with Black dog. 7. Where did Windrider decide to move?

How long has Moon Shadow been in America?

Moon Shadow has now been in America for more than two years. Uncle Bright Star decides that he can start collecting bills. One day, he spots Black Dog sitting in a doorway. Black Dog tells him a long tale about how opium came to be. He warns Moon Shadow about the ugliness of the demon’s country.

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