Week3 Analysis : Ch'Un-Hyang

Literary Analysis 

Week3

"The Song of Ch'Un-Hyang" was one of the more interesting readings I had this week and it was a part of a performance script. Although one part that absolutely caught my eye while doing my readings. When Ch'Un-Hyand was beaten and with each stroke that she was given she weeped loudly short poems. This style of writing first made me notice this specific part of text and it just stands out from the rest of the structure of writing. The author gave every stroke she was given their own column, also this helped me understand how important this part was. It was a cruel act that was commanded to happen from the governor since Ch'Un-Hyang didn't let him have his way with her. Even though she was already a married women but he didn't care and order her to be beat. In this part of the story the theme of the strength of Ch'Un-Hyang and how she was able to withstand the strokes she was given because off the thought of bring faithful to her husband. For example on pg. 84 " Two spouses are faithful, Two husbands there cannot be: Through my body i die forever, I'll never forget master Yi". This quote shows how committed Ch'Un-Hyang so being beaten unlawfully was horrible but she was strong in remembering her husband. Also this shows how much love Ch'Un-Hyang  had for her husband and not even letting a man in power make her unfaithful. This performance brings back thoughts of a time like this in reality to where women had few rights. Ch'Un-Hyang did nothing wrong but say no to the governor in a polite way and still she was beaten and publicly humiliated. After a total of twenty-five strokes given to her she was left covered with blood and bathing in her own tears. On the other hand I respect Ch'Un-Hyang for the unfailing loyalty she had to her husband and by taking those strokes basically for him. She didn't let anyone come in the way of her marriage and that is true love.