IwillShatterYourBrokenHeart's Topics (82)

And she'll become their cupid (=・ω・=)

Butttttt i ship present Hina and Taa-kun together uwu T-T

Eh sorry wrong comment section! Haha

Her mother looks like taketora

Link for web novel please!

me too..i want the link to the novel

did you read an english translation or the real thing?

here's the link: https://www.novelupdates.com/series/the-white-cat-that-swore-vengeance-was-just-lazing-on-the-dragon-kings-lap/?pg=3

thank you

Spoiler please!!?

Judging by the title, she becomes a cat

Thanks!!!

Even within a sport setting, his motivations for boxing/punching his friend began when he found out the girl he was into preferred Jinwoo instead. He's acting like a spoilt toddler, rather than a grown adult.

Well, I don’t know if it’s the same as old Chinese culture. But, in it, when a girl marries she is adopted into the family. Often, the elder as you implie, namely the grandparents, would hold the highest rank.

It would be grandfather, then mother, then son. As hyung suk stated, “why are we going when dad is no longer here...” it’s the father’s household. Also, the mother spoke of grandma being happy to see him.

I’m going on a leap of faith here and saying grandpa may* not be around. Therefore, the grandmother holds the highest rank, in the in laws household.

I can’t speak for Korean culture. But, generally grand parents hold rank.

In old Chinese culture, her being adopted into the household would place her subservient to her husband. This can still play out in country side marriages, since they tend to be reluctant to relinquish power.

But, here’s the kicker, if a woman found herself without a home to return to, say her family died, she would have no choice but to live with, or rather under her in laws.

Perhaps, the culture IS similar and she has no where to go...

That could be reason 1. For her being portrayed as “annoyingly pathetic”.

Reason 2. Could be that her family doesn’t care, and she is latching onto the memory of her husband. Recall she still has the Vuitton bag he gave her on her wedding.

Reason 3: she needs a favor for her son, in order to support him, she takes abuse.

Point, being as an in law she holds the lowest rank. Especially since she is in their* household. Most Asian countries tend to be socially stratified like this... China India japan etc.

I think it’s a little cruel to pick on the mother like this when we’ve seen her caring nature. We’ve seen her attempt to fight Hyung suk bully in chapter 2, we’ve seen her work several jobs to afford his transfer, and we’ve seen her starve, and wear rags to ensure he is taken care of. She’s a good mother, and I’ve seen other mothers do the same. Granted in my country they would not be as subservient to their in laws as she is. But, looking at it from her* cultures perspective rather than ours really brings out her good points.

I think we need to be a little appreciative of her kindness, rather than call her pathetic. It shows the MCs need to grow and change.

I think "respect your elders" saying is pretty universal but I guess her being a widow makes her pretty vulnerable in the family but you are right about me comparing the family dynamic to what little I know about Chinese culture.

Oh, and not once did I call the mother "annoyingly pathetic" I said she was pitiful it was you who decided to put two and two together. And I'm not denying she's not a good mother she's a great one especially with how much hardship life has dealt her. I get there is more to the mom than being subservient to everyone But I just KNOW the author is playing the pitiful card for the sake of Hyung Suk reacting it's not the first time the authour has done this and I doubt it will be the last.

nemo chan explained it pretty well but like the thing is... korean family dynamics are still pretty sexist and shit so basically the oldest male is like the head of family. because the grandmother is older they will listen to her opinions/respect her but she won't be making any real decisions...? i guess idk how to explain. the reason hyungsuk's mom keeps coming here is bc korean society is really critical. it makes me sad as a korean but like the society is reaaally judgemental and shit and its even worse for widows who have children. by going to this family meeting hyungsuk's mom is probably trying to protect hyungsuk's and her reputation, and thats kinda why she bought all that expensive food too. if she hadn't went people would be like 'oh no she isn't raising her kid right' and generally be nosy as shit

oh, my it appears that I have offended you. I can tell because I was able to "PUT TWO AND TWO TOGETHER".

I apologize I really should not have attempted to put words in your mouth by putting quotes around my interpretation of what you were saying. that was highly inappropriate.

I apologize profusely for that IwillShatterYourBrokenHeart.

it's really hard to "KNOW" what someone's intent is when one does not 1. read carefully and 2. goes off their emotions.

like I did not "KNOW" what your intent was when you said pitiful, but I ran off my own emotions with my conjecture. So, please forgive me this once for my impulse.

I don't think anyone could really "KNOW" what anyone's intent is until someone speaks clearly, and for one to run on their emotions...well I actually demonstrated it quite inappropriately when I made my comment.

perhaps, the author is going for the good hearted mother and he is using the juxtaposition of her being in a difficult position to reinforce that. I would not "know". or maybe she is acting that way because ahdazee stated, she is in a vulnerable position because she is a widow in that society. I would not know* or perhaps the author is going another route.

you could be right, he could be playing on the arch-type of pitiful and self-deprecation. most certainly your view could be widely accepted. a lot of authors have used this arch-type with mothers. There certainly are enough memes about it. So, I will for the time being say, that you may be on to something here. I don't "KNOW".

But, the mother of Johaan was also pitiful and it was not until her mental illness set in, and she was taken advantage by a cult that she deteriorated further. who knows, what the author has in store for Hyung Suk's mother. maybe she is "acting" pitiful as penance for abhorrent behavior. maybe she is actually pitiful and vulnerable as Ahdazee alluded, or maybe she is spiteful. In psychology there is a coping mechanism called sublimation. basically, it means that someone will act the opposite of how she feels. maybe she hates her family, and even her son for the abuse and his resemblance to the father. Psychologically, people would act the opposite of their feelings by being overly nice or self-deprecating. Who knows?

but, regardless, this manga has certainly thrown a lot of curve balls at the audience.

Thank you, for the clarification Ahdazee. I don't know what it's like in city or suburban areas of China, but I know that in some country-sides it is pretty sexist and it would be the male who holds the highest position.

But, yes, this is Korean culture we are discussing and the dynamic would be different. I didn't know that Korean societies were really judgmental in regards to widows with children. That's interesting looking at it from a social perspective. But, and I know I will sound like an idiot for saying this. I'm not sure if the father is dead...I mean i know I shouldn't say this as 1. I've only read here and 2. I don't know if the author confirmed on his page.

But, for all I*,and I stress I, know he could've ran out on them. I mean Hyung Suk does not seem hung up on his father being gone. and the way he discusses his absence seems disgruntled.

BUT, it could be as you've said, his dad is dead, and he-Hyung Suk-is angry about that. Like they feel abandoned. there are some kids like that who feel like they are missing after their parent "departs". but, yeah, I want to wait on that.

as for buying food to save face that makes sense. Again, I don't know much about Korean culture...my knowledge on Chinese culture is for the most part dated and based on select rural areas of China as well. But, I find such dynamics interesting.

I mean we have Hyung Suk here who is slowly growing his confidence, and he is slowly learning to live for himself. But, I feel like there are plenty of kids who feel the same way as we develop a modern culture. but, then it's like your parents, and their traditions ground you.

On one hand recent culture calls for independence and reflection...though I think in Asia it may be a little different. but, please correct me if I'm wrong. but, the other side of the coin is your families traditions. it's pretty difficult to come to terms with modern culture and your ethnic culture.

But, yes, I appreciate you had to say Ahdazee it makes sense and it brought some of Hyung Suk's mothers reactions to light. that is it explained it.

XDDDDDD you made my day dear !

It's not completed. It's ongoing they're just taking a break

Oops I replied to the wrong person