The Song Of Ch Un-Hyang Character Analysis

One of the themes that stood out when I was reading The Song of Ch’un-hyang was the idea that the values that a person has stands above any rules or commands that is made by those with authority. This is clearly shown in the narrative where Ch’un-hyang is punished for doing what she believes is right and staying faithful to her husband instead of obeying the orders of the magistrate to marry him. Not only are her values put to test by the magistrate but also by the way other characters talk to her. For instance, the slaves shame her for holding up to her values stating that she is stupid for believing she could talk like that to an officer. She holds her values even when she is beaten multiple times and instead of asking to be released from