On the Awakening and Struggle of Female Consciousness in "Thunderstorm"
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On the Awakening and Struggle of Female Consciousness in "Thunderstorm"

Jianqi Xu 1*
1 Dongguk University
*Corresponding author: xvjianqi001029@outlook.com
Published on 2 October 2025
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Abstract

With the continuous progress and development of the times, the awakening of female consciousness and the struggles of women from all social strata have continued to advance. Increasing attention is being directed toward the awakening of women, and a growing number of literary and artistic works have begun to focus on this theme, portraying diverse, multidimensional, and richly nuanced female characters. This paper provides an in-depth analysis of three distinct female characters in Thunderstorm, exploring the awakening and resistance of female consciousness reflected in the work against the backdrop of its story and historical context. The differences in age, life experiences, personality, and cognition among these three women determine the varying degrees and forms of their awakening. By examining these three female characters, this study investigates the differences in the awakening of female consciousness across social classes and age groups under the historical conditions of the time. The awakening and resistance of female consciousness in Thunderstorm are complex manifestations that span multiple perspectives, levels, and social classes, rather than being concentrated in a single individual or event. Through a comprehensive analysis and study of the awakening and resistance of female consciousness in Thunderstorm, this paper aims to inspire reflections on the development of contemporary female consciousness and contribute to the exploration of solutions to the challenges faced by modern women.

Keywords:

Thunderstorm, female characters, female consciousness, resistance

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Xu,J. (2025). On the Awakening and Struggle of Female Consciousness in "Thunderstorm". Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,124,45-53.

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[4]. Qian, G. R. (1962). Discussions on Characters in Thunderstorm. Literary Review, (1), 40–54.

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[6]. Cao, Y. (1988). Thunderstorm. Beijing October Arts & Literature Publishing House. [7]Marx, K., & Engels, F. (1972). Collected Works of Marx and Engels (Compiled and Translated by Central Compilation and Translation Bureau). People's Publishing House.

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[8]. Su, Y., & Jin, J. (2008). Feminist International Relations Theory: Thematic Transitions and Evolution. Collection of Women's Studies, 4, 58–65.

[9]. Chen, X. (2025). A Comparative Analysis of Woolf's Androgynous Theory and Beauvoir's Feminist Theory. Advances in Humanities Research, 12(2), 78–90.

[10]. Zan, M. (2018). Revisiting The Second Sex: Beauvoir's 'Ambiguity'. French Studies, 2, 34–41.

[11]. Woolf, V. (2005). A Room of One’s Own (J. Huifeng, Trans.). People's Literature Publishing House.

[12]. Li, C. Z. (2007). The Innocent Maid Longing for Sweet Love: My View on Sifeng's Tragedy. Journal of Anhui Normal University (Humanities & Social Sciences), (4), 477–480. DOI: 10.14182/j.cnki.j.anu.2007.04.011.

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[14]. Zhang, K. Y. (2004). Women Who Can't Leave the Zhou Mansion: A Feminist Interpretation of Thunderstorm. Chuangzuo Pingtan, (12), 23–28.

References

[1]. Cheng, Z. Z. (2009). The Dramatic Conflict and Structural Art of Thunderstorm. Journal of Anhui Normal University (Humanities & Social Sciences), 37(4), 441–447. DOI: 10.14182/j.cnki.j.anu.2009.04.012.

[2]. Zou, H. (1991). The Nightmare of "Home": A Psychological Analysis of Cao Yu's Playwriting. Literary Review, (3), 97–110.

[3]. Liao, M. Y. (2022). A New Interpretation of Female Characters in Cao Yu's Thunderstorm. Home Drama, (8), 6–10.

[4]. Qian, G. R. (1962). Discussions on Characters in Thunderstorm. Literary Review, (1), 40–54.

[5]. Cao, Y. (1978). Selected Works of Cao Yu. People's Literature Publishing House.

[6]. Cao, Y. (1988). Thunderstorm. Beijing October Arts & Literature Publishing House. [7]Marx, K., & Engels, F. (1972). Collected Works of Marx and Engels (Compiled and Translated by Central Compilation and Translation Bureau). People's Publishing House.

[7]. Jia, H., & Qiu, X. (2025). Translating Simone de Beauvoir’s The Second Sex: Transnational Framing, Interpretation, and Impact. Gender, Place & Culture, 32(2), 282–285.

[8]. Su, Y., & Jin, J. (2008). Feminist International Relations Theory: Thematic Transitions and Evolution. Collection of Women's Studies, 4, 58–65.

[9]. Chen, X. (2025). A Comparative Analysis of Woolf's Androgynous Theory and Beauvoir's Feminist Theory. Advances in Humanities Research, 12(2), 78–90.

[10]. Zan, M. (2018). Revisiting The Second Sex: Beauvoir's 'Ambiguity'. French Studies, 2, 34–41.

[11]. Woolf, V. (2005). A Room of One’s Own (J. Huifeng, Trans.). People's Literature Publishing House.

[12]. Li, C. Z. (2007). The Innocent Maid Longing for Sweet Love: My View on Sifeng's Tragedy. Journal of Anhui Normal University (Humanities & Social Sciences), (4), 477–480. DOI: 10.14182/j.cnki.j.anu.2007.04.011.

[13]. Beauvoir, S. D. (1998). The Second Sex (T. Tiezhu, Trans.). China Books Publishing House.

[14]. Zhang, K. Y. (2004). Women Who Can't Leave the Zhou Mansion: A Feminist Interpretation of Thunderstorm. Chuangzuo Pingtan, (12), 23–28.

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Xu,J. (2025). On the Awakening and Struggle of Female Consciousness in "Thunderstorm". Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,124,45-53.

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