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The painful constraint that women faced in the early modern Chinese society is most clearly illustrated by the footbinding practice. In Talent, Virtue, and Beauty: Rewriting Womanhood, Dorothy Ko...
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Immortality is the subject that often appears in the early modern Chinese writings including poems and novels. However, it is especially intriguing that this subject comes into sight in various...
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It may be odd to compare courtesans in the early modern Chinese society to modern independent women in our present society. However, I believe the women from these different generations bear some basic...
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One of the arguments Paul S. Ropp presented in the article “Ambiguous Images of Courtesan Culture in Late Imperial China” which I am most intrigued with is the notion that the courtesan world was the...
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In Susan Mann’s journal of “The Life Course”, the lives of Chinese women in the 18th century are depicted with countless hardships, restrictions, and rituals imposed by the society. Through different...
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Dreams have been a recurring theme that is often mentioned in the Chinese or Asian stories in general. Not only do dreams reflect parts of religious or cultural beliefs that are common for many Asian...
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The dissatisfaction of Hong Lou Meng’s ending has prompted the writings of numerous sequels among readers. Various sequels ranging from serious rewritten works to erotica fiction had redefined the main...
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Wang Xifeng is, undoubtedly, one of the most complex and interesting characters of Honglou Meng. Xifeng is literally translated into “Phoenix”, which is a mythical animal associated with the figure of...
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In Chapter 17, Jia Zheng, Baoyu’s father, tested Baoyu on his talents for composition when waling him around the garden built for the Imperial Concubine. At every of Baoyu’s attempts, he was criticized...
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The topic I will be discussing in my research paper is feminism in the writing of female Chinese American authors. My interest originally sparked from attending the East Asia Forum with Leslie Chang,...
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I also want to add to my observation that it is said in one of the previous articles we read for class that Xifeng is at the crossroad of masculinity and femininity. Though I agree with this notion, I...
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Thank you for those of you who commented and inputted on the topic of my paper. I was thinking of focusing on only two female Chinese-American authors which are Leslie Chang and Amy Tan since the...
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Going back to the writings of courtesans. I do agree that their works were mainly for advertising their services. However, at the same time, I feel like it is difficult to already predetermine that all...
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I really like your post Jenna. I think it concisely captures Ropp’s argument and highlights how you internalise this material. I also would like to add that other than portraying class difference in...
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1.3 The Master said, “A clever tongue and fine appearance are rarely signs of Goodness.” I came across this verse in Book One of the Analects and this notion triggered my thoughts deeply. In several...
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I personally have a similar experience growing up with the same teachings from my family. I believe that conversing and interacting with the elders requires, other than respect, profound patience. In...
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Question: What do the officials’ assumptions reveal about the situation of women (and men) in Choson society at the time? It is clear from this article that women at the time, especially upper class...
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I definitely agree with you that in our progressive societies nowadays, it is surprising that the negative connotations around remarriage still exists though this unfortunate event could happen to...
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In our group discussion on Wednesday, we were discussing the strategies for spreading Buddhism in the specific context of the College of Wooster. I believe that media is a powerful influence,...
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