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A 5 page paper which examines the focus on gender, sexual, national, and
cultural identity as it is presented in David Henry Hwang's "M. Butterfly." No additional
sources cited.
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5 pages (~225 words per page)
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the truths that addressed cultural identity and gender identity. He unveiled a great many truths, giving a powerful twist to the old tale, and presenting us with M. Butterfly as,
not a woman, but a man who was also a Chinese spy. Bearing these simple realities in mind we present the following paper which discusses, and examines, how Hwangs story
addresses gender, sexual, national, and cultural identity as it is presented in David Henry Hwangs "M. Butterfly." Identity The first thing we note is how the main character,
even after being imprisoned and told that his woman, his mistress of twenty years, was actually a man, is still in denial. In this perspective we note that he does
not wish to give up his gender identity. He does not wish to admit that what took place was a farce. If he admits such he will be required, perhaps,
to alter his identity to some degree. We note his disbelief in the words of three onlookers who are telling us something of his tale: "Woman: He still claims not
to believe the truth Man 1: What? Still? Even since the trial? Woman: Yes. Isnt it mad? Man 2 (laughing): He says....it was dark...and she was very modest! the trio
break into laughter Man 1: So-what? He never touched her with his hands? Man 2: Perhaps he did, and simply misidentified the equipment..... Man 1: Thats impossible! How could he
not know? Man 2: Simple ignorance. Man 1: For twenty years? Man 2: Time flies when your being stupid" (Hwang Act I, Scene ii). The main character makes light
of their discussion, claiming that they like to talk about him and his story. He then begins discussing his story, seemingly trying to explain himself and make the reader understand
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