The husband remarks however that his wife refuses to wear a bra, claiming that it makes her uncomfortable and it makes her feel strange. What does the fact that Yeong-hye refuses to wear a bra represents?Īt the beginning of the novel, Yeong-hye is described by her husband as being the perfect wife, someone who is obedient and who always does what is told. Thus, apart from being a reference made to the main character's decision not to eat meat, the title is also a reference made to the alienation Yeong-hye feels as a result of choosing to live a different lifestyle when compared to her family. By becoming a vegetarian, Yeong-hye sets herself apart from the rest of the family and becomes an outsider because she is no longer able to participate in various social gatherings where eating meat is something to be expected. The main character lives in Seoul and her family unit is presented as being an extremely traditional one where the father or the patriarch always has the final say. The title of the novel is a reference made to the main character, Yeong-hye, who decides to become a vegetarian.
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