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4 pages in length. The objective of Pearl S. Buck in her enthralling book entitled The Good Earth is to demonstrate the inherent strength of women despite the fact that a patriarchal society has perpetually kept them oppressed. Clearly defined in the author's portrayal is that of a common bond shared between and among Chinese women with regard to their oppression. The fact that oppression has been a way of life for Chinese women is indicative of O-lan's experience as told within the pages of The Good Earth. The writer discusses the various messages addressed in Buck's The Good Earth. No additional sources cited.
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is that of a common bond shared between and among Chinese women with regard to their oppression. The fact that oppression has been a way of life for Chinese
women is indicative of O-lans experience as told within the pages of The Good Earth. As a representative of the oppression inherent to Chinese women, O-lan exists as one of
the lowest of all classes, which only serves to perpetuate her overpowered existence. Clearly, she was not as attractive and educated as society would have expected from her, adding
insult to injury with regard to her overall lack of social graces. "She is not beautiful but that you do not need. Only men of leisure have the
need for beautiful women to divert them. Neither is she clever. But she does well what she is told to do and she has a good temper...Take her
and use her well. She is a good slave, although somewhat slow and stupid" (Buck 18). This cruel observation digs deep into O-lans soul; however, she realizes her
place within Chinese society and understands that she has virtually no retaliation to enact other than upon herself. By showing how O-lan gains success utilizing other less obvious traits, Buck
demonstrates how women can be extremely resourceful when it comes to their ultimate survival. In spite of the fact that she desperately lacks what society deems to be beautiful
features or the ability to hold a knowledgeable conversation, she realizes that her strengths lie within her capacity to work hard and raise a healthy family. She is bound
by her own inner strength as a means by which to surpass all that society says she must be in order to become accepted. This inner strength is what
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