Analysis of Female Character Portrayal in Tanbi Novel from the Perspective of Feminism—Taking A Certain Someone by Musuli as a Case Study

Abstract

This paper analyzes the portrayal of female characters in the Tanbi novel A Certain Someone by Musuli from the perspective of feminism. While the novel caters to a predominantly female readership and reflects women’s desires, contributing to the advancement of feminism, the study finds that the female characters often lack depth, agency, and independence, serving primarily to advance the plot or highlight the appeal of male characters. This limitation suggests that Tanbi novels have not yet fully broken through traditional gender models, making it difficult for the genre to effectively promote feminism.