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Jia Hong-yu is a Red Guard member who becomes a local celebrity because she grew up and lives in Ji-li’s neighborhood. Ji-li, Ji-yong, and Du Hai all attend a talk she gives describing her experiences traveling to Beijing, where she got to see Chairman Mao in person, if at a distance. She represents the kind of future Ji-li initially sees for herself, in which her membership in the Party and participation in its initiatives elevates her status in society.
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Jia Hong-yu Character Timeline in Red Scarf Girl
The timeline below shows where the character Jia Hong-yu appears in Red Scarf Girl. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 7: The Propaganda Wall
The next notable item on the propaganda wall is a poster announcing a talk from Jia Hong-yu , a famous local Red Guard. Ji-li and Ji-yong go and listen with rapt attention...
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Jia Hong-yu talks about the announcement that Chairman Mao would receive all the Red Guards in Tiananmen...
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