How is gendered subjectivity expressed in Xia Yu’s poem?

Please chose one of the following questions—they refer to the texts on the worksheet for next Friday (use the link on our syllabus). Essays should be 400-600 words in length

  1. Can we read the three poems by Li Qingzhao, Shu Ting, and Xia Yu, as gendered?
  2. How is gendered subjectivity expressed in Xia Yu’s poem?
  3. The poems by Shu Ting and Xia Yu are characterized by a distinct modern sensibility. Please discuss!