values by exploring popular issues concerning the beauty industry
Core Module 8: Formation and Application of Values
Foundation Part: Developing Values
(C) Pay attention to the
name of the beauty salon
and the characteristics of
the main entrance.
A life decision
(A)Pay attention to the
onlookers.
(B) Note this woman’s
expression, action and
appearance.
(D)Note this woman’s
expression and
action.
Source: Zunzi, Apple Daily, 16 October, 2012, with English translation.
1. Look at the characteristics indicated by labels (A) and (B). What are the differences in
appearance between the woman who has just left the beauty salon and the onlookers?
2. Look at the characteristics indicated by labels (C). Why does the cartoonist label the
beauty salon as the “Gate of Hell”?
3. Look at the characteristics indicated by labels (B) and (D). Why do the woman who has
just left the beauty salon and the other woman who is waiting for her look so excited and
almost shed tears?
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Core Module 8: Formation and Application of Values
This worksheet aims to guide students to learn and clarify their own personal
4. What kind of value(s) do you think the cartoonist intends to satirise here?
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I. Group Discussion
Please put down the key points that are discussed in your group in the space below.
1. Try to identify the values conveyed in this/these advertisement(s). Are these values
consistent with yours?
2. Which do you think is more important, outer beauty or inner beauty? If you have to
choose, what is your choice? Briefly explain your answer.
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Core Module 8: Formation and Application of Values
Extended Activities
II. Bid for your heart’s desire!
Teachers will first ask students to list the items they desire the most and write the list on
the blackboard. Then, assuming that every student has 10,000 dollars to bid for the things
they want, teachers may start the bidding for each item at 100 dollars and the item will go
to the highest bidder.
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