To be a woman warrior or not to be.

In the Woman Warrior by Maxine Hong Kingston, qualities portrayed by various characters represent the same qualities necessary in a woman warrior. Brave Orchid and the Quiet Girl serve as foils to each other to help distinguish individual distinct traits. The qualities of a woman warrior are independence, mental strength, and to have an assertive personality. The true definition of a woman warrior is displayed throughout the stories of Brave Orchid and the Quiet Girl.
Independence is a large part of being a woman warrior. The Quiet Girl never has a chance to gain control of her own life b…