Lu Xun was a highly influential Chinese writer and critic in the early 20th century. He is considered one of the most important Chinese writers of that period. Some of his key accomplishments include: - He lived from 1881 to 1936. - He was an important critic who wrote essays on Chinese history, traditions, and modern society. - He achieved great success in 1918 with the publication of his short story "Diary of a Madman", which was one of his first works.

3. Lu Xun
September 25, 1881 – October 19, 1936
Chinese writer, commonly
considered the greatest in
20th-century Chinese
literature, who was also an
important critic known for
his sharp and unique
essays on the historical
traditions and modern
conditions of China.

4. Lu Xun
September 25, 1881 – October 19, 1936
One of the most important
Chinese writers in the
1900s
Success in 1918 when his
short story, “k’uang-jen
jih-chi” (the diary of a
madman) was published.

5. VOCABULARY
•Swerving - to turn aside abruptly from a
straight line
•Scarcely - by a narrow margin
•Rickshaw - a small covered 2-wheeled vehicle
that is pulled by one man
•Ragged - torn or worn out/roughly unkempt
•Darted - a quick movement

6. VOCABULARY
•Shafts - either two long pieces of wood
between which a horse is hitched to a vehicle
•Loomed - to come into sight
•Introspect - to think about one’s self
•Impelling - to urge or drive forward
•Invigorating - having an enlivening or
stimulating effect

7. ANSWER ME!
What incident happened to the narrator on his
way to work?
Whom would you blame for the incident?
What made the incident unforgettable to the
narrator?
Why did the narrator feel ashamed of himself?

8. ANSWER ME!
Between the rickshaw-puller and the
passenger, whose behavior would you like to
emulate? Why?
Are incidents similar to the one described in
the story common to your community? Explain.
What message does the story give?

9. Group Activity
Present a role play about “A Little Incident” and make your
own finale of the story.
Rubrics:
Originality - 5 points
Creativity - 5 points
Cooperation - 5 points
Total - 20 points