II. Sacrifice of Female Subjects: Zhang Ailing Feminist Criticism: Zhang Ailing Feminist Criticism

Author: Lin Xingqian
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Publish Date: 2003-12-01
Features: This book proposes the concept of "palace politics discourse" for women, exploring the complex relationships of female characters in Eileen Chang's works through the perspectives of gender, power, and desire. It analyzes various conflicts and contradictions among women and highlights their dual traits. Additionally, the paper examines the patriarchal figures and castration motifs in Eileen Chang's texts through the lenses of "castration simulation" and "patricide writing," further delving into the dual consciousness of the female narrator. This analysis demonstrates how female subculture and patriarchal-dominated culture coexist in intricate relationships, both colluding with and subverting the dominant culture. The dual voices of resistance and repression form the textual strategy in Eileen Chang's writings.