The Fox Wife

Examine how the story addresses the intersectionality of gender and class. In what ways do class dynamics influence the experiences of the female characters in the novel?

Analyze how female characters assert their agency and autonomy in the patriarchal society under the Qing dynasty. How is the struggle of women and girls depicted? What do the actions of the characters suggest about women’s resiliency?

How does the pursuit of revenge affect a character’s sense of identity in the novel? How does revenge consume or alter one’s sense of self?

How does the narrative explore the duality of existence in mystical creatures? In what ways do the fox characters struggle with balancing their human and supernatural aspects, and what does this duality reveal about their nature?

How does the novel depict the influence of traditional beliefs on the characters’ lives and decisions? In what ways do traditions serve as both a guiding force and a source of conflict?

How does Choo explore moral ambiguity through the actions and decisions of her characters? In what ways does the narrative challenge the reader to question the distinction between right and wrong?

What does the novel suggest about choosing forgiveness over revenge? What commentary does Choo offer on these opposing paths?

Explore how Choo juxtaposes humanity with supernatural beings in her novel. What insights does the novel offer about the complexities of human behavior and emotions?