No Name Woman

In a society like the one in “No Name Woman” it is no wonder why the individual and the community conflict at times. The Chinese culture, especially in 1924, is historically a traditional civilization. On a deeper level, the account of a woman being driven to suicide because of the disapprovement of her community is a good example to why the community and the individual sometimes conflict. However, there are many other factors that must be taken into consideration when analyzing the complexities of a culture and that culture’s traditions. Not to say that an individual should never question the society in which one live. If no one ever took a step back to analyze the community they are a part of, there would be no innovation or new ideals. Asking the questions which shape a society is one of the most important tools in creating thriving community. But nonetheless, beliefs and customs which have been around for centuries need to be taken into consideration when analyzing the importance of an individuals desire to be a part of a community in the first place.