“By nature domineering, she had furthermore been brought up with a strong sense of entitlement. Circumstances had forced her to be tolerant for a while, but it was not a situation she could live with in the long run.” CharacterAttitudePersonalityCircumstances Book:The Song of Everlasting Sorrow: A Novel of Shanghai Source: The Song of Everlasting Sorrow: A Novel of Shanghai
“The first time he saw her she was wearing a blue khaki uniform and a pair of shabby pigskin shoes - like those worn by high school students - under a pair of baggy pants. He would have sworn that she had come from the police department to check their residence permits. He was even more surprised when she opened her mouth - half the words that tumbled out were political phrases lifted straight from the newspaper. He had heard Wang Qiyao mention Jiang Lili and knew about her family background, but the woman before him did not conform to the description at all: he couldn't figure out which side of her was real and which was merely a show.” CharacterRevolutionPolitical ChangeSocietal Change Author:Wang Anyi
“She had naturally high aspirations, but having come to terms with the limitations imposed by her environment, she developed a habit of splashing cold water on her hopes.” CharacterAttitudePersonalityCircumstances In Life Book:The Song of Everlasting Sorrow: A Novel of Shanghai Source: The Song of Everlasting Sorrow: A Novel of Shanghai
