《Dream of Red MansionsThe Twelve Hairpins of Jinling is a topic of much concern. Among them, Xiangling, the head of the sub-book, is even more eye-catching. Jia BaoyuIn sleepwalkingIt's too illusory, I saw the woman in the three volumes of the twelve hairpins in Jinling, and I had a close relationship with everyone. The twelve people in the canon are either his wife, lover, sister, family member, or confidante. And the twelve people of the sub-book withJia BaoyuThe relationship is more distant, but the status is higher than that of the sub-bookQingwenand assault. Among these sub-volumes, Xiangling ranks first, withJia Baoyuis more close. Why was Xiangling able to become the head of the sub-book?Next, we will go into more detail about this**.
Xiangling asDream of Red MansionsThe first woman to appear in the middle carries the "pitiful" fate of her daughter. Her fate is sad, and she has been separated from her parents twice, whether it is life or death, which is sad. After marrying a wife, her husband was not close, her in-laws were abused, and she did not have children, which was even more pitiful. These two lives encompassed almost all the sorrows of women at that time. The tragic fate of her has become a portrayal of the entire group of daughters. Cao XueqinThrough the description of Xiangling, the pain and misfortune of women in that era are shown from the perspective of her daughter. Therefore, Xiangling's ranking position in the sub-book is very reasonable.
Xiangling's identity background is also closely related to her status in the sub-book. She's not onlyJia Baoyu's cousin's concubine has a higher status than the raider, and she is also Xue Baochai's sister-in-law, which makes her status in the sub-book even more prominent. Although Xia Jingui has a higher status, her personality problems and not being the main character make her unable to compare with Xiangling. Xiangling's family background is also relatively strong, she is the daughter of Gusu Zhen Shiyin, andLin Daiyu, Miaoyu is a fellow countryman. Her family background is not inferior toXue BaoqinXing Xiuyan, Li Wen,Li Qiet al. It was only because of her ill-fated fate that led to her tragic encounter.
Xiangling throughout ".Dream of Red MansionsThe status and role in the book are significant. Her presence sets the tone for the "pitiful" daughters throughout the work. Zhen YinglianThe homonym "really should be pitied" is a true reflection of the pitiful fate of the daughters of that era. Whether it is under the trick of fate or in the situation of the daughters of the Red Mansion, Xiangling plays an important role.
Xiangling's image shows the two extremes of the daughters' lives. The separation from one's parents as a teenager, whether in life or death, is pitiful. After marrying a wife, her husband is not close, her in-laws are abused, and she has no children, which is even more sad. These two lives covered almost all the pain of the women of that era. Cao XueqinBy writing Xiangling, it shows the tragic situation of the daughters.
In addition, Xiangling's status and image are also related toLin DaiyuCorrelation. The lives of the three members of Zhen Shiyin's family and Bao Daichai have become the epitome of the whole plot. The existence of the character of Xiangling willJia BaoyuwithLin Daiyuare more closely linked. She is with the god of hibiscus flowersQingwen, the Lord of FlowersLin DaiyuTogether, leading the "pitiful" fate of the daughters. Xiangling's importance in the entire plot cannot be ignored.
To sum up, Xiangling, as the head of the twelve hairpins of Jinling, does have a profound meaning in its status and image. Her identity background, the sadness of her fate, and her representation of her daughters throughout the work make her position at the top of the sub-book. She carried her daughter's history of blood and tearsDream of Red MansionsThe tragic fate of the daughters in the book is vividly displayed in her. Through the image of Xiangling,Cao XueqinThe cruelty of the bumpy fate of women in this era is revealed one by one, so that people can more deeply feel the pain and helplessness of the daughters of that era.
In ".Dream of Red MansionsEach character has its own unique meaning and value, and Xiangling, as the head of the sub-volume, cannot ignore the significance of its existence. Her story and fate are unique and distinct in the work, becoming a highlight in the whole work. Her images are vivid and profound, allowing readers to have a deeper understanding and resonance with the lives of women of that era during the reading process. Therefore, it makes sense that Xiangling can become the first of the twelve hairpins of Jinling, and her status and image add a touch of unique charm to the whole work.