Question

In the story"the Chinese statue" the Mandarin informs sir Alexander of a Chinese statue. What was it and why

Answer 1

Answer:

Alexander admires the beauty and craftsmanship of the statue and expresses a desire to possess the statue. As the Mandarin translates Alexander's words he realizes that in Chinese tradition the request of an honoured guest if accepted would result in the growth of the person in the eyes of his fellow men.