M. Butterfly, Theatre, Gender and Fashion (3)
Act One ends by intertwining these two levels, as Gallimard’s triumph in the diplomatic arena-his promotion to vice-consul-coincides with his “conquering” of Song. Act Two continues these parallels, as Song appeals to Gallimard’s Orientalism in order to further hislher spying activities for the People’s Republic. Extolling the progressiveness of France and exclaiming over hislher excitement …