An Analysis of Character Trauma in The Woman Warrior from the Perspective of Trauma Theory
Frontiers in Humanities and Social Sciences, (2025), Vol.5, No.5, pp.117-120
Published: May 20, 2025
DOI: 10.54691/r372me26
Abstract
Maxine Hong Kingston is the first Chinese-American to win the National Book Award. As one of Maxine Hong Kingston’s representative works, The Woman Warrior mainly reflects the first and second generation Chinese female immigrants’ confusion and choices about their ethnic identities, as well as Maxine Hong Kingston's profound reflections on the patriarchal society. This thesis examines the signs of two female characters in The Woman Warrior from the standpoint of trauma theory, emphasizing the significance of traumatic experiences for education.
APA Citation:
Chunyi Duan (2025). An Analysis of Character Trauma in The Woman Warrior from the Perspective of Trauma Theory. Frontiers in Humanities and Social Sciences, 5(5), 117-120. https://doi.org/10.54691/r372me26
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