Synopsis Tanjung Rhu Form 4 Literature

1) Simple yet profound story

2) This short story is about a successful man who forgets his roots as a
kampong boy in Tanjung Rhu and realises the importance and how much he
misses it after his mothers death
3) Relationship between Mr T.W Li, a rich businessman and Ah Ma, his
mother
4) Mr Li has his office at Shenton Way and is modern in ways and ideas
5) Ah ma is traditional with strong religious beliefs and practices ancestor
worship
6) The day after Ah Mas funeral, Mr Li recalls the day he told his mother
about using binoculars or see far glasses
7) Is also looks at the conflict, struggle and tension between modern and
traditional society in Singapore through the realtionship between Mr. T.W
Li and his mother
8) Based on this short story Tanjung Rhu Form 4 Literature, Mr Li feels
regret for the way jhe treats Ah ma after this mother falls ill and later
passes away
9) He never pays much attention to this mothers stories about the past
and realizes a little too late that most of his questions remained
unanswered
10) Mr Li promises to fulfil her last wish but is unable to find the key
Tanjung Rhu Form 4 Literature : Setting
Tanjung Rhu : place in which the protogonist of the story spends his life with

Tanjung Rhu Form 4 Literature : Moral Value

1) Although we live in modern world, we must not forget our traditional values
2) We must learn to appreciate people while we can
3) Money cannot buy everything
4) Learn to respect and tolerate each other
5) We should consider and accept changes in our lives and progress with the time
6) We should always voice out our feelings especially if we want to express feelings
of love for a family member especially an old parent.