Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

In Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, there is a central point about teachers and pupils. One of those points focuses on Li Mu Bai and Jen. Li Mu Bai is arguably the best warrior. Jen is on the rise to be a great one. There are hindrances to her rising fame you could call it. She is rude, lacks manners, and is very arrogant. Li Mu Bai is the epitome of the perfect warrior. He is respectful and knows how to be graciously defeated and is a gracious winner. Li Mu Bai sees potential in Jen. She already has a great skill set and knows a lot. Li Mu Bai wants to polish her. He also does not like the fact that Jade Fox is her teacher. He hates Jade Fox. Li Mu Bai wants to make Jen his own and he wants to shape her into what she could be. He believes with her that he could very well start over. Maybe not so much his own life, but her life. Li Mu Bai wants to put her on the right path and not see her end up like Jade Fox. By teaching Jen, maybe Li Mu Bai thinks that it will give him a second chance with Shu Lien. All in all, Li Mu Bai wants Jen to live up to her potential, and he feels that he can get her there.