The autobiography Red Scarf Girl by Ji-Li Jiang teaches readers a to help each other out in hard times. Even though many people in this story were struggling during this tough situation due to the Cultural Revolution, they were still trying to help out family and friends in times of need. For example, when Ji-Li forgot her Precious Red Book for the Morning Benediction, Sun Lin-Lin cleverly thought of a way to save Ji-Li. Lin-Lin gave Ji-Li her red book cover so that Ji-Li could pretend she brought her book and would not receive punishment. Also, Ji-Li helped out around the house, after they had to fire Song PoPo, by buying and cooking food for her family. Ji-Li also promised to take care of her two siblings no matter what happened since she couldn't bear allowing them to live with anyone else. In addition, even after being fired, Song PoPo continued to help the Jiang family sweep the floors and make soup since she knew they were having a hard time after Ji-Li's mother became sick and her father was detained. This book has taught me that even in difficult times, lending a helping hand to those in need is important to being a better person.
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