Zhu Xiaofen: Foreign Influence In Japan

The story happens during reconstruction period, China was becoming open for foreign influence again. Lots of new thoughts and new ideas came to people’s life. From the beginning of the story, when Zhu Xiaofen describes those women she sees on the streets they all wore makeups. There are lots of foreign influence during reconstruction period, not only for the country’s reform, but also in people’s normal life. The background timeline also can be considered as a factor affects Zhu Xiaofen developing her independence.
Zhu Xiaofen is not taught in Confucianism or Patriarchalism, as a modern woman, she is less reliable on her husband. After divorce, her life is not destroyed, instead of she feels relieved. “Zhu Xiaofen was truly emancipated. Zhu