Absolute power price based on the novel Pearl S. Buck Empress

Abstract

In this paper is shown in the form of the Empress of the Middle Kingdom. Last Empress Cixi fascinate many writers, but that Pearl Buck showed her human face. She showed her as a woman who loves power, dominance, strength, but on the other hand is a woman who loves and wants to be loved. Made a choice in his life and was faithful to him. The article shows the price we have to bear Cixi to be the greatest ruler of China.