David Henry Hwang' s M. Butterfly won the Toni Award in 1988, but it has been controversial. The reason why it arouses disputes is that it has both positive and negative influences. First, it deconstructs Madame Butterfly, a typical example of Orientalism, Different people have different views, including criticism and praise, not only breaks the Western impression of the Oriental woman but also subverts the power relation ship between East and West. In addition, it offers us a new perspective to recognize Orientalism, Colonialism, Racism and so on. However, the success is at the cost of the im...
