The Unfaithful Woman explores identity confusion and self pursuit through Yanina's lonely experience in Algeria. The interweaving of Yanina's gaze and gaze in the story reflects her estrangement from her surroundings and inner loneliness. The novel analyzes Yanina's psychological state through the theory of gaze, revealing the root of her mental crisis.

1、 As the subject of gaze, 'I' and the estranged colonial world

In the 20th century, Sartre explored the role of gaze in the relationship between the self and the other in "Being and Nothingness", pointing out that gaze makes the "I" the ruler of the world, while the appearance of the other makes the "I" lose its central position. During Yanina's experience in Algeria, she thought she could control Ragua, but found herself distancing herself from the colonial world. Her imagination of Ragua carries the racial color and cultural superiority of colonizers, but with the emergence of others, she experiences a sense of unfamiliarity and fear. The cultural conflicts and identity crisis in the colonies challenged Yanina's dominant position, and her physical differences from the locals symbolized economic and social barriers. The huge difference between Yanina's imagination and Lagua's reality reveals her loss of control over the environment and unfamiliarity with the colony. Her loss of identity and control made her feel lonely and exiled, reflecting the reality of colonial arrogance and decline.

2、 The 'she' as the object of gaze and the deviated external gaze

Explored the role of gaze in individual identity construction, particularly how "she" as the object of gaze experiences the influence of external gaze. As a Frenchman in Algeria, Yanina was ignored by the local Arabs, which not only denied her racial identity, but also obliterated her female identity. In a patriarchal society, Yanina's sexual charm and feminine identity are overlooked. She attempts to gain recognition by catering to male gaze, but ultimately fails. Her self-awareness relies on the gaze of others, which leads to a loss of confidence and difficulty in building herself when she loses sight. Yanina's story reflects how individuals are marginalized and overlooked due to their racial and gender identity in specific social and historical contexts.

3、 Self redemption in the face of gaze

In the chapter "Self Redemption in the Face of Gaze," Yanina explores how she constructs herself through mutual gaze and power struggles with others. The construction of identity has both regulated and limited her cognition, making her a tool for identity and feeling the rejection of the Arab world and the indifference of patriarchal society. Yanina realized the loss of her own power in the struggle between subject and object, unable to control the environment, and being at a disadvantage in social interaction. The oppression of others has erased her subjectivity, making her the Other of Algeria and men. The loneliness caused by homelessness and lack of love has put her in a mental crisis, forcing her to re-examine herself.

conclusion

The paper explores the inequality of gaze and its impact on individuals, pointing out that Yanina is marginalized culturally and emotionally. She resisted reality by avoiding and constructing an idealized Algeria, but ultimately felt helpless. The paper emphasizes that despite the changing times, gender, racial issues, and interpersonal pressure still exist, and the online society has also formed a new monitoring and disciplinary system. To eliminate oppression, it is necessary to respect differences, understand individuality, and cooperate to build a community with a shared future for mankind.