M. Butterfly | Act I, Scenes 7-13: Questions and Answers
Questions
1. Does Song believe that the “White man” can fairly judge his own values?
2. Who does Gallimard fall in love with?
3. What are the circumstances in which Gallimard lost his virginity?
4. Why does Toulon promote Gallimard?
5. What does Song admit in order to get Gallimard to confess his love?
Answers
1. Song believes that Gallimard, the White man, can only see things subjectively. He is incapable of truly understanding his own values.
2. Gallimard actually falls for his image of the ideal woman. Song realizes what Gallimard wants and...
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