![]() Besides, Tranh’s desperateness makes him to supplicate Ma for a job. ![]() At some point he eats Ma’s left overs for him to stay alive. ![]() In Bangkok, Tranh lives on scavenging because all his wealth was wrecked during the war. Ma’s advantageous position is attributed to the loss of his job at Three Prosperities which prompted him to move to Bangkok. Comparatively, Ma lives in grace considering that he has connections with Dung Lord whom he works for. Tranh thinks that truly fate is cruel,placing him in such proximity to one he once considered so far beneath him.” Tranh shifts from grace (which was apparent in Malaya) to grass (when he turns into a refugee in Thai). Paolo Bacigalupi explains, “Images of Ma war in Tranh's head: the young clerk he once sent packing for being too clever with an abacus, the man whose son is fat, the man who got out early, the man who begged to be rehired at Three Prosperities, the man who now struts around Bangkok with Tranh's last precious possession on his wrist-the one item that even the snakeheads didn't steal. Tranh’s situation is the archetypal “Grace to grass” eventuality. ![]() Written by people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. ![]() These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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