Question

The world is yours, as well as ours, but in the last analysis, it is yours. You young people, full of vigour and vitality, are in the bloom of life, like the sun at eight or nine in the morning. Our hope is placed on you.

Which group in China is Mao addressing with this quotation? Why do you think Mao would want to gain the support of this group?

Answer 1

Mao is addressing the youth of China. His red book policies and communist placements are targeting the youth to gain their support and therefore brainwash them and gain a stable support force for communism.

Answer 2

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Explanation:

The quotation is addressed to the youth of China. This portion of the quotation makes it clear that Mao’s audience is Chinese students: “You young people, full of vigour and vitality, are in the bloom of life . . .” Mao knew that he could use the rebellious spirit of the youth to create modern China. Mao did not trust the intellectuals to cooperate with his planned modernization of China. So, he united the youth and appealed for their support.