Ambivalent identity as abject in Maxine Hong Kingston’s The Woman Warrior and China Men

The Woman Warrior and China Men by Maxine Hong Kingston portray abject identity. Kingston’s Chinese American family in the novels seek to establish a superior identity over both the Americans, other Chinese people, and even their children who were born in America. This is apparent from the way the...

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Published in:	Diglosia
Main Authors:	Stasya Yovela, Aquarini Priyatna, Tisna Prabasmoro
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Universitas Mulawarman 2024-07-01
Subjects:	Maxine Hong Kingston identity abject ambivalence mimicry
Online Access:	https://diglosiaunmul.com/index.php/diglosia/article/view/971

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