A Study on the Writing of Women’s Suffering in Qiu Yuan

Abstract

The research on the writing of women’s suffering in Qiu Yuan mainly explores the suffering faced by women in traditional feudal society and turbulent historical periods, and how they cope with these challenges through flexible survival strategies. This paper studies the writing of women’s suffering in Qiu Yuan. First of all, the article analyzes the historical background of Qiu Yuan and the tragic fate of women under feudal customs, especially the physical and mental devastation of women by bad habits such as foot binding. Then, this article conducts an in-depth analysis of the individual fates of characters such as Qiu Yuan, Mrs. Liang, Xiaoquan, Sister Chen, and Zhi Hua in the book The protagonist Qiu Yuan lost her father in her early years, her husband in her middle age, and her son in her old age, but she still did not bow to fate. Mrs. Liang shouldered the burden of the family after losing her husband, Koizumi worked hard for his children all his life, Sister Chen helped Qiu Yuan in times of difficulty, and Zhi Hua fought against educational injustice. It shows their tenacity and struggle in turbulent times. Finally, the article explores the philosophy of life in suffering. This study provides a new perspective for understanding the role of women in social history, explains the plight and struggles of women in history, women’s survival wisdom in suffering and mutual aid and support between women.