Question

. Describe the ideas behind the Tonkin Free School. To what extent is it a typical example of colonial ideas in Vietnam

Answer 1

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1.The ideas behind the Tonkin Free School was to promote western culture and to make it look superior. The school taught science, hygiene and French, other than the common subjects. The students were not only made to attend these classes but also were asked to look modern too. Vietnamese were asked to cut off their long hair and adopt a short haircut which was absolutely against their culture.

2.This school was a typical example of colonial ideas in Vietnam as it rejected traditional Vietnamese education and lifestyle and promoted the western style of living. Like any other colonisers, the French introduced their so-called modern ideas to the colony even if this meant destroying local cultures, religions and traditions.

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Answer 2

The ideas behind the Tonkin Free School were predominantly based on policies of Westernization of the locals. Students were taught science, hygiene and French, and were encouraged to adopt Western styles of dressing. This school was a typical example of colonial ideas in Vietnam. It rejected traditional Vietnamese education and lifestyle while promoting Western ideals of living. Like typical colonists, the French tried to control the Vietnamese identity, culture and customs, besides controlling their territory.