Seeing and Writing: From Zhang Li's Feminist Perspective Theory to the Literary Practice of Qiu Yuan

Abstract

Taking the "female perspective" narrative proposed by Zhang Li in I See Countless Her as the framework and background, this study delves into the practice and value of female perspective narratives represented by Qiu Yuan, exploring the perfect closed loop from literary theory to writing practice. Through close reading and theoretical interpretation, the research demonstrates that Qiu Yuan portrays a map of women's survival with its simple yet profound non-fiction narrative and the plain writing of daily life, awakening the consciousness of the female community and vividly practicing Zhang Li's theoretical proposition of "granting dignity to the weak and giving voice to the mute" —a reclaiming of narrative power by women. At the same time, her literary success, in turn, confirms the significance of the "female perspective" criticism. The research conclusion indicates that this creative combination of theory and practice not only provides a new paradigm for interpreting women's life experiences but also opens up a practical and feasible path for how contemporary Chinese literature writes the history of ordinary people.