![]() Gallimard expects a lot in his relationship, and he finally fails in everything. They are creating a fantasy while living in denial, hence forming the major stereotype in the play. Although Gallimard and his partner are trying to create a situation where they can be seen to be in love, it can be seen as a scheme to compensate themselves for their lackluster lives. The relationship displayed in the play is an example of a love that is focused on tentative happiness, notwithstanding the actual situation of the people in the relationship. Though he claims his jokes make him famous, Gallimard seems to be protecting his pride from his audience, and so he is ironical. ![]() Although the audience finds Gallimard to be very humble most of the time, he appears to be full of pride and considers himself special over the opposite gender. Western music seems to overtake Chinese music, so the longest conflict between Asia and other western counties comes into play as western nations seek dominance. The ancient Chinese music and clothing create the western picture of China as a mysterious and exotic culture. ![]() Efforts by Gallimard to prove his masculinity and as a powerful man is only seen to render him a feminine butterfly. ![]() In David Hwang’s Butterfly, the concept of gender roles is created as a means of Gallimard’s demise. ![]()
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