20 March 2014 Bound Lotus Feet We are all entitled to have our own secrets but, we are bound by the secrets we share.
So I ask, what would you do if you discovered a secret that could changed everything?
Within the pages of this mind rattling novel written by Lisa See called " Snow flower and
The Secret Fan" the story elaborates on two lontong woman who are forced to face
drastic challenges and measures of day to day life in arranged relationships. It also focues
intensely on describing the ominous and barbaric renwoned culture trait women
experienced from traditional foot binding. Sadley at one point in time carrying the
element of
bound feet in china was one of the most valued assets over all. Bound feet signified
women who walked gracefully with poise. Women possessing this quality attracted men
in a very robust way. The Chinese culture believe this trait determined whether women
would have a future in a contentment marriage or a life of desolation. A modest character from Yin
Bin, China named Lily caught my eye when she expressed how horrific the methods
were, defining the step by step process of how foot binding was achieved. Throughout the
book I learned Lily’s personality flaws, weakness, and power. I discovered Lily’s true
character through these words she spoke "I have a whole life to tell; nothing to lose and
few to offend. " this quote stayed with me through the entire duration of the