Lady Murasaki Shikibu wrote a novel called The Tale of Genji, which depicted court life during the Heian Period. The story tells of a prince named Genji and his quest to find love. It was important because it adds support to the theory that women from the Heian Period A. had to conform to very strict gender roles. B. were not taken seriously by male scholars and writers. C. had much more social freedom than women of later periods. D. created some of the best literature of early Japan.

Which of the following statements about the Noh drama The Tale of Genji is NOT true?It included about 400 different characters and depicted all facets of family relationships and social classes.It was written by a Japanese noblewoman and gave a clear account of aristocratic women.It gave rise to the warrior plays of Noh theatre.For centuries it has been a resource to model character types.

Lady Murasaki lived during this period. It is known as an era remarkable for the poetry, diaries, and fiction produced by court ladies.

Which of the following is a characteristic shared by domestic fiction and current writing by women for women?The main character is a woman who reflects the author's personality and often has to overcome gender inequalities.A woman is often still the main character that deals with the current issues of the time.The main character is often in search of a romance that causes cultural boundaries and social norms to be tested.A male character is often still the main character that deals with the current issues of the time.

Which of the following statements is true regarding the history of Japanese literature and drama? The Japanese culture didn't really include literature, drama and the arts until the 1600s. Japan has a long history of traditional drama, which can be traced back to the 600s. Literature began to flourish from the early 1800s. Japan has a relatively modern approach to drama, developing in the 1900s. Literature can be traced back to 500BC.

How is patriarchy reflected in the story ?