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Wang Lung’s connection to the earth was a spiritual one. He depended on the earth for his livelihood. Because of this, he grew a spiritual link to the earth. If he grew tired while working, he would sleep on the ground and draw strength from the earth. When ....

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.... down in a furrow and sleep for a while. While he slept, Wang Lung absorbed strength from the earth. It healed his spirit and he awoke ready to work. Wang Lung’s first experience away from his land was troubling for him. He had worked the land since the beginning of his life. He depended on it for his subsistence, as did his family. When a serious drought came, he had to abandon his land and travel in search of a way to feed his family. He and his family moved south, to a big city, where he found work. Although his family was fed, he still longed for his land. When he returned, he felt as though he had never been away from his land. He was ....