Colors of the Mountain by Da Chen is an autobiographical account of the author's life in China under a communist regime. The story is often regarded as a coming of age story. However, it can be looked at in a variety of different ways. Colors of the Mountains has often been viewed through a differential lens; this explains the differences between a privileged and oppressed group. Reading Colors of the Mountains by Da Chen, through a Socio-Economic/Marxist lens puts an emphasis on the material and financial differences that lead to Da Chen's Struggles; a lack of education, malnutrition, government corruption, and the like. This will be shown through Da Chen’s school life, his at home, and his social
