What inspired the author to set these stories in 1930s China and explore such dark family dynamics?
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Raise the Red Lantern

Raise the Red Lantern
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What inspired the author to set these stories in 1930s China and explore such dark family dynamics?
Did anyone else feel the stories subtly critique societal norms of the era, or was it more about personal family struggles?
How do the three novellas connect thematically, and was their order intentional to build a certain mood?