Bao Chu's Nurturing Positive Anim Character Analysis

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An analysis of Bao Chu’s nurturing positive anima, Huiang Niang , underlines his maturation into an honorable warrior. Indeed, after Bao Chu volunteers to complete his father’s mission, he tells his mother that “no matter how long I am away, do not let your heart grieve for me” (22). Bao Chu remains in touch with his feminine side by appealing to his mother’s emotions and by telling her to stay strong, instead of adhering to a strict warrior persona. Moreover, after the demons attempt to con Hui Niang into thinking Bao had died so that “her tears would weaken Bao Chu”, she thinks of her sons parting words instead choosing to remain hopeful (23). Thus, Hui Niang’s faithful nature is responsible for her son’s inevitable success. Finally, when

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