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However, his definition is immediately broken down by definitions of gender and ethnicity which don’t become true. The stereotypes which Gallmiard associates with the perfect woman through Song Liling are unrealistic and fictitious, specifically because it is based on a false image of gender and ethnicity. Gallmiard believes that the perfect woman is submissive, feels grateful to a husband for taking care of her and does everything possible to sacrifice for her husband. These stereotypes and perspectives relate to ethnicity and gender stereotypes, despite the realities and characteristics that are known throughout the play. Breaking down the illusions and stereotypes of the perfect woman become the main ideology while Gallmiard displays what the perfect woman is supposed to be. The first way that Gallmiard creates the idea of the “Perfect Woman” is by creating the stereotypes between East and West, all which are based on assumptions and fantasy type ideologies. He builds the belief that Asian women are better than American women, specifically because they are more submissive to a man and are grateful only to be with a man. This is linked to the Western women, which Gallmiard defines as not being devoted and of remaining independent of men. The problem then relates to the continuous contrast between Asian Americans and Euro-American perceptions of both sides. From the viewpoint of Gallmiard, the perception is based on the Eastern superiority of women because they are not as dominant. For instance, Gallmiard states “The Oriental woman: when she’s good, she’s very, very, very good. But when she’s bad, she’s Christian!” (III, i). This shows how Gallmiard has divided East from West with his thoughts of the perfect woman. However, the Eastern perspective is one which disassociates the European – American ideologies because of the belief in divisions between gender and the misunderstandings of perspective that this takes between both races. The controversy which arises with the stereotypes are based on the beliefs of Gallmiard with the Asian characteristics, as well as the Asian beliefs of what Euro-Americans see in Asians as being submissive. Both of these create fantasy like ideas of each culture that are then broken at the end of the play (Pao, pg 1). The conflicts which arise occur from both sides and show the East vs. West ideologies. This not only involves the main identity but also relates to the politics and the historical moments that take place in the play. For instance, when Gallmiard decides that he loves Song, it comes from the idea that she is Asian and will remain subservient. This leads to him believing they should get married. “Song: Do I sound silly, a slave, if I say I’m not worthy? Gallimard: Yes. In fact you do. No one has loved me like you…. Song: Rene, we Chinese are realists. We understand rice, gold, and guns. You are a diplomat. Your career is skyrocketing. Now, what would happen if you divorced your wife to marry a Communist Chinese actress?” (Hwang, II, viii). This example shows the several layers of Eastern and Western stereotypes as well as the difference between stereotypes and realism. Gallimard believes that Song loves him because it is stated that he is not worthy and is like a slave. This relates to the Eastern concepts of women and the thinking among several. However, Gallimard believes that this is part of the perfect woman. When this is followed by the Chinese realist ideology and the Communist statement, Gallimard further supports the idea. At the same time, the Chinese outlook is one which believes in the decision to divorce for someone new and to take risks without looking at reality.