David Hwang: M. Butterfly (1986)

       
    1. How does Hwang juxtapose reality and myth (fantasy) in M. Butterfly?
    2. Trace the influence of the traditional Asian theater in M. Butterfly.
    3. How does Hwang blend Puccini's M. Butterfly into this play?
    4. In M. Butterfly Hwang strongly historicizes the personal story, comparing various imperialist ventures, like Vietnam, with Gallimard's sexual imperialism. In what ways are imperialism, racism and sexism discussed?
    5. How is the play focussed on two systems of domination, the cultural and the sexual?
    6. In what ways does the play allow Hwang to explore the relationship of the West to the East?

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