Balzac And The Little Chinese Seamstress Summary

Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress by Dai Sije

embodies China’s revolution carried out by Mao Zedong.

The harsh time period, were cruel restriction were

implemented in regards to the limitations on western

cultures are highlighted by the author when he adds

“Balzac” to the title. Honre de Balzac, a French novelist

and playwright during the French Revolution, exemplifies

the restraints on Chinese society during the Chinese

revolution. The fact that his work is western and he is in

favor of the arts; and Luo reads the work further supports

the idea that the characters is the book are far from

conform with the new limitations placed on the as Chinese

citizens. “Balzac” also acts as a symbol during the story;

its represents the