The Awakening of Female Consciousness in TV Series “Blossoms Shanghai”——A Performance Studies Perspective

Jing Tan

doi:10.64583/vf9qqx81

Authors

Jing Tan Shanghai Theater Academy Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64583/vf9qqx81

Keywords:

Blossoms Shanghai；Female Consciousness；Performance Studies； Richard Schechner

Abstract

Wong Kar-wai's TV series “Blossoms Shanghai” portrays numerous female characters undergoing a transformative journey of female consciousness—from its absence to its reconstruction—amidst the currents of their personal development and the broader historical era, blooming like vibrant flowers in abundance. Richard Schechner's theory of Performance Studies posits that any self-referential action constitutes ‘Performance,’ with people living their lives akin to stage performances, constantly assuming diverse roles. From the perspective of Performance Studies Theory, this offers insights into the development of individuals within society. This paper analyses the awakening of female consciousness among the three main female characters in the TV series ‘Blossoms Shanghai’ from the perspective of Performance Studies Theory, aiming to explore the female spiritual world and its developmental significance embedded in the work.

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Author Biography

Jing Tan, Shanghai Theater Academy

Author Bio: TAN Jing, PhD candidate in performance studies, Shanghai Theater Academy, email address is dadahamu@qq.com

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