- The representation of Chinese in novels Small Village of the Pao Family by Wang An Yi translated by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.

Abstract

This study aims to examine the representation of Chinese culture in the novel A Small Village by Wang An Yi, translated by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. Using Stuart Hall's concept of representation, the research identified the following representations: 1) Representation of Chinese womanhood through the roles of women, who were primarily responsible for domestic duties, child-rearing, and family support. 2) Representation of Chinese culture through the portrayal of romantic relationships, encompassing both successful and unsuccessful love, as well as love that defied traditional norms. 3) Representation of Chinese culture through the role of heroes, where Chinese society values individuals who exhibit courage, selflessness, and a willingness to help others. 4) Representation of Chinese culture through the concept of punishment, revealing a society with strict customs and traditions where deviations from these norms often result in social or communal judgment. Wang An Yi’s A Small Village reinforces and reproduces the representation of women, challenges gender equality, and exalts individuals with virtue and self-sacrifice.