Abstract Is there any relevance in Bucks trilogy of The Good Earth? In other words, how does trilogy construct a complete narrative of Chinese family through The Good Earth, Sons and The House Divided? How does the theme of “family” run through this narrative experience from the traditional context (rural family) to the modern context (urban family) to complete the “shock” and “transformation” narrative of Chinese families in the 20th century? The discussion of and answer to these questions are all related to whether there is an internal integrity among the trilogy of The Good Earth. This totality not only means the continuity and relevance in the sense of life, experience, spiritual value, but is also shown in the pressures and challenges in the modern society, in the urban cities, and in personal situations. In addition, the totality still lies in the agitation and betrayal of former believers, as well as their expression in literature.
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