Read the novel “The Story of Stone Volume I” by Cao Xueqin, Translated with an introduction by David Hawkes, Chapter 1 – 24. Then analyze the representation of Jia Baoyu’s attitudes toward gender and sexuality in The Story of Stone Volume I. Some questions that you might reflect on in addressing this topic include: Jia Baoyu’s interaction with other characters, male and female; gossip about Jia Baoyu’s relationships; the narrator’s descriptions of Jia Baoyu and his thoughts.
This paper must have a clear argument, and you must cite evidence from the texts, preferably direct and quotations, to support your argument. A literature paper needs to have a clear argument throughout, which you support with quotes from the text. This paper have to mostly analysis, do not summary of the story’s plot a lot.
This essay should have introduction, introduction include thesis of the essay, body paragraph (each paragraph have to have topic sentences) and conclusion. Please use simple sentences and please no grammar mistakes.
