Lesson 3Message of the LandDetailed analysis: Paras
4-7 What are the changes that have taken place in the village in recent years
What are the significances of “pigs”, “water buffaloes” and “jeans” to the woman and the young people
How does the woman present the changes in her speech
What is the woman’s philosophy of life
Changes in the villages in EsarnIn the Past NowWay people buy thingsSocial relationship among villagersThings used by the villagers Views on fashionAttitudes towards monks, templesRelationship between parents and kidsbarter for thingscashneighbors help to build houses, reap price or dig wellpay money for itfine bamboo pieces, village craftsplastic things, plastic bagsnever went to hairdresser, painted lips or nailssell pigs and water buffalo to buy a pair of je