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I read absolutely nothing into the portrayal of the lesbian in the story. Yes, Chinese society didn't or hasn't exactly been st the forefront of equality issues at times, but I agree with not judging stories based on a standard that certainly didn't exist at the time.
My favourite scene was with the hermit. This line was classic:
"...Yoo still studied the Confuscianist Classics. He sent me a cartload of books out here. I found them most useful. They made excellent kindlings for my kitchen stove."
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