JACKIE CHAN
1. Main Theme
The main theme of Jackie Chan's life story is hard work, patience, and never giving up to
reach dreams, even with many problems and challenges.
2. Storyline
Jackie Chan was born in Hong Kong in a poor family. When he was a child, he went to a
Chinese opera school. The school was very hard. He learned kung fu, acrobatics, singing, and
acting every day for many hours without rest. If he made mistakes, he got punishment.
When he grow up, Jackie Chan worked in the Hong Kong movie industry. At first, he was
only a stuntman in Bruce Lee’s movies. Slowly, people knew him because he was very brave
and did dangerous scenes by himself.
But his career was not easy. Many of his first movies failed. When he tried to go to
Hollywood, he was rejected because his English was bad and his Asian face was not popular
in America. Jackie Chan did not give up. He made his own movie style that is action, kung fu,
and comedy. Finally, the world accepted his movies, including Hollywood.
Even though he got many injuries when filming, he was not afraid to do dangerous
scenes. Now, Jackie Chan is a very famous and successful actor. He also helps poor people
and children through charity.
3. Setting
His life happened in many places:
- Hong Kong,
- Chinese Opera School
- Hollywood
- Many movie locations around the world.
4. Characters
- Child: Poor, innocent, but full of spirit even in a hard school.
- Teenager: A brave stuntman, ready to do anything to learn
- Adult: A talented actor who never give up even after failure.
- Now: A successful, kind, and humble actor who always respects hard work.
5. Point of View
This story is told from the third person point of view, like from the view of people, media,
and fans who see Jackie Chan’s life and struggle.
6. Language Style
The story uses simple and clear language, with many lessons about hard work, bravery,
and honesty. Jackie Chan also says: “Don’t be afraid to fail. Be afraid if you don’t try.”
7. Messages
We can learn moral messages. They are:
- Never give up, even when you fail or people reject you.
- Bravery and honesty in work will get respect in time.
- Real success is when you can help other people
- work hard if you want to be rich.