The Patriarchal Power for Traditional Chinese Women in Pearl S. Buck’s “The Good Earth”

The subordination of women in society has become a common phenomenon. woman's life traditional Chinese culture is portrayed as someone who must be obedient, submissive, polite, have manners, and loyal to her husband others. Good Earth novel reflects the patriarchal power role female characters. This study aims describe community traditions that govern women's lives late 19th early 20th centuries elucidate orthodox tradition's effect on method applied was Library Research through Sociological Psychological Approaches. data were obtained from secondary data, such library, books, critics, writer’s biography, summary. research revealed had low position social status ancient China. We are familiar with name patriarchy set by Confucius, illustrated figure O-lan, Wang Lung's wife character theories, his contribution will used basis for analysis. summarizes teachings Confucian Philosophy Culture influence power.