The Relationship Between Men and Women

The exploration of the various relationships between men and women within the narrative shows that men and women cannot be stereotyped in how they interact with the opposite sex. The novel portrays women who men abuse as well as those who are strong and whose strength spills over to help others. It also portrays two types of men. There are those who inflict different types of abuse on women and those who respect women. In exploring these relationships, the narrative also explores the role of women in how men perceive them and whether or not women can control how men view them through the choices they make. In portraying these relationships, the narrative also shows how men's treatment of women impacts these women’s personalities.

The central character depicting a woman who suffers abuse from men is Hye-yang (Helen). Her story...