Ruoxi's tragedy: helplessness and struggle under the feudal imperial power.
Ruoxi, this character in "Step by Step", is like a bright meteor, short and dazzling. Her life, as if it was a trick of fate, made her struggle in the whirlpool of feudal imperial power, and finally ran out of oil. What happened to her is not only embarrassing, but also makes people think deeply about the social system and human struggles of that era.
Living in a feudal imperial society, Ruoxi is like a bird trapped in a cage, her wings bound by invisible shackles and unable to soar freely. As a court maid, she witnessed the power struggles and intrigues in the court, and if she was not careful, she could become a victim of political struggles. This environment put tremendous pressure on her heart, as if an invisible hand was tightly choking her throat.
Ruoxi, a modern person who traveled to the Qing Dynasty, her thoughts were alien to this world. She longed for freedom, equality, and love, which were so out of reach at that time. She was out of place with the people around her, and this loneliness and helplessness, like a sharp knife, pierced deep into her heart. She tries to change the world, but in the end she finds that she can't shake the foundation of this era. This kind of contradiction and struggle made her mentally exhausted.
Ruoxi's friendship with the Thirteenth Master is the most touching part of the whole play. However, the encounter and separation of the Thirteenth Master has become an eternal pain in Ruoxi's heart. In order to save the Thirteenth Master, she will do whatever it takes, this kind of persistence and bravery is touching. But at the same time, it also put her under tremendous psychological pressure. She couldn't let go of the pain of the past, and these memories were like sharp blades, cutting her heart at all times.
In that feudal era, Ruoxi's fate was helpless. Her life was full of tragedy, but her tenacity and bravery were awe-inspiring. Ruoxi's story tells us that no matter when and where, we should face our fate bravely and defy difficulties and obstacles. Only in this way can we deduce our own wonderful chapter on the stage of life.