You know Jin, I would have saved myself from five hundred years' imprisonment beneath a mountain of rock had I only realized how good it is to be a monkey.
Betrayal
Betrayal
Maybe I just don't think you're right for her, all right? Maybe I don't think you're worthy of her. Maybe I think she can do better than an F.O.B. like you.
But whatever. People here are different. You'll see. Heck, if anyone ever gives you trouble, I'll break his nose.
The Monkey King is having a conversation with Jin about how important it is to be true to yourself. The message here is being who you are and not someone else, is the true identity to yourself.
Friendship
Ha ha. You're probably right. Thanks, Steve.
Suzy is punching Jin above, after he kissed her without permission. Jin is betraying his friend Wei Chen by kissing his girlfriend. The message here is betrayal is one of the key things not to do in a friendship.
Friendship
What, so I can pee in it?
Jin is plummeting harsh words he doesn't mean to Wei Chen because of his anger toward himself.The message here is betrayal is one of the key things not to do in a friendship.
Violence
Steve is comforting Danny that everything is gonna be okay, even though Chin Kee "ruined" his life. The message here is to have a good friend, you have to be a good friend.
Although Steve is being nice and offering Danny a coke, Danny dislikes his comment, as he remembers Chin Kee's joke about peeing in Steve's coke.The message here is to have a good friend, you have to be a good friend.
The monkeys were required to wear shoes because of the Monkey King's decree. Many monkeys got injured or died as a result.The message here is although violence may feel good in the beginning, guilt and burden can build upon one's feelings.