The opening of this essay is a personal anecdote.

The detailed introduction of natural setting have profound

implication in later texts because the main topic of this essay revolves around tree - a natural allusion to
Confucianism. Including yellow paint and red lantana also strengthen the specificity of this anecdote. Here, I show my
Further relationship with
development of Taiwanese national
anecdotal setting It was the fifthteenth day of first grade in classroom 101 located at the center of an identity: a subtle
rebellion against
describes the subtle
implementation of elementary school too bright with yellow paint and too ripe with red lantana. Inside the equally certain veneration for
Taiwanese national order. I use an
identity: marble
shining classroom 101 lay a sheet of smooth, lightly decorated marble floor so clean that it anecdote to arrive my
relationship with
floor so clean and reflected my expressionless complexion; the blackboard was uniformly distributed with three Taiwanese national
uniform
identity.
formation. This vibrant beams of colors that summarized the overall energetic atmosphere. Classroom was filled
indicates that
Taiwanese value with six rows of old, yet polished wooden chairs; the uniform formation seemed to suggest a
cleanness and
order.
certain veneration for order and discipline. Externally confronted by the perfectly lined setting, I
was also internally confronted by a little rebellion against such strict rule of furniture. I quietly
Another subtle sat down on the last seat in first row (counting from the right) and quelled down my discomfort A transition from
description of energetic atmosphere
Taiwanese through
s ilence,
a
r espected
s entiment
I
l earned
i n
m y
s eventh
d ay
o f
s chool.
I ts
8 :45
n ow,
a nd to a finally academic
identity. one.
the boisterous classroom filled with barely adroit Chinese conversations finally settled as I had
The main topic of
this anecdote that done thirty minutes ago. I opened the Chinese textbook for the first time and flipped to the first Further diction on
shows a strong certain Taiwanese
impact on audience:
chapter: Tree. Alphabets were extremely big, pages colorful, yet texts brainwashing Tree traits through a clever
a metaphorical satire talked about how trees stood still in face of blowing winds and how they provided habitats to inclusion of a
derived from summary of Tree.
personal anecdote to many organisms. Tree then extended toward the right way of behaving: tenacity, diligence, and
attract readers
attention. generosity. Essentially, I had been taught to become a tree, and as I progressed toward higher
education, I was taught how to become a better tree, which apparently the great Confucius had an
Another conclusion about the acquisition of Taiwanese identity to inform global audience. (in a satirical way) Although this essay
Here is a factual affinity with. is completely personal, this is an attempt to make readers slant toward disagreeing Confucianism
description for the
language: Chinese as
Chinese, the de-jure official language in Taiwan and arguably the most difficult writing
Another relevant
official language. language, to an extent dictates the educational process. Since writing Chinese is so difficult and fact about the
difficulty of
Arrival of a understanding the prefix of words takes over ten years of consistent practice, Taiwanese Chinese and its
relationship between
language and education, perhaps subconsciously, instills the belief of hard work into students at a young age. effect on Confucian
ideals.
national identity. The
language difficulty
The precipitation of national identity can sometimes take a more obvious presentation, such as
leads to the teaching how to write words that are slightly advanced but vitally important to Confucianism
formation of
hardworking people. around second or third grade. Words amongst them are xiao (), zhun (), li (), jin (), and

nu (), which respectively mean filial piety, respect, manner, quietness, and diligence. From an
A direct presentation of
educational standpoint - the standpoint I am most deeply affected by -, Chinese is the medium
the relationship between
Chinese and national The main arrival of relationship
an disseminating Confucian ideals, which root deeply in Taiwanese society. By such
identity. This is bothfor between Chinese and identity.
inclusion of relevantimplementation,
to educate the audience
fact
t he
m assive
p lantation
o f
trees
i s
p ermanently
f ortified
a nd
i ts
p roduction
and a presentation ofextended.
how This indicates a profound connection between Chinese and national identity.
Taiwanese identity is
formed in education. It seems rather absurd that education - the institution of holiness and prowess of
Logical transition
modernization - is used to transform homosapiens to plantae. I was forced to memorize and
from a description ofcomprehend the SOP for becoming a tree (or as they call The Analects) for high academic
educational system to
personal (full-of-hate)performance. It is not that language is intertwined with the mechanization of national identity,
interpretation.
but Taiwanese education intentionally makes it so. Luckily, I have escaped this mechanical
Strong awareness
on audience by management of Taiwanese ideals and remained a menial portion of personal sanity and
alluding back to What this relationship means to me. I use a slightly humorous
Tree described
independence. tone to indicate my opposition toward Taiwanese identity.
in personal Like a Christmas tree in a forest of Formosan cypress, like an isolated member in a vast
anecdote.
population of homogenous identity, I now stand, as a tree, at the edge of cultural modernization,
The turning point from an entirely negative view to a
Another metaphor based on positive side: a side full of pride.
tree that describes my personal
perception toward Taiwanese
identity.
 at the edge of an unreachable cliff. The tree has fifty stars on it, which stands still with Confucian
tenacity, but does so with forbidden pride.

Ends with a very positive tone that shows awareness on audience.(informs readers that Im very prideful of my transition) Also another metaphor to tree

Overall, there is a concise logical organization. An anecdote to a description to personal intepretation to positive conclusion.