In "Thirty Only", Wang Manni is a woman with dreams and perseverance. Her emotional twists and turns and self-breakthroughs reveal her growth process.
And a seemingly ordinary balloon scene foreshadows the development of Wang Manni and Liang Zhengxian's relationship, as well as Wang Manni's own fate.
The acquaintance of Wang Manni and Liang Zhengxian seems to be destined for their intertwined destinies. However, behind this seemingly happy relationship, there is a hidden belief in Liang Zhengxian's resolute refusal to marry.
For Wang Manni, who is about to enter her thirties, this concept is undoubtedly a heavy blow. During an outing, they saw balloons sold on the street, and Wang Manni excitedly wanted to buy one to celebrate.
This simple scene reveals Wang Manni's expectations for marriage and her cherishing of feelings. At this time, Wang Manni's heart was full of longing for the future and trust in Liang Zhengxian.
She thinks she has found true love, but she doesn't know that this little balloon indicates her future disappointment and helplessness.
However, when Liang Zhengxian confessed that he was an unmarried person, the balloon in Wang Manni's hand suddenly floated away. This ending is undoubtedly sad, because Wang Manni is destined to fail to achieve the marriage and family she longs for.
Seeing the balloon go away, Wang Manni's mood was like a balloon, blown apart by the wind. She thought she had found true love, but the reality hit her hard.
She began to question whether she really knew Liang Zhengxian and whether she could really go to the end with him.
The symbolism of the balloon is not limited to this scene. In the play, the director deliberately zoomed in on the three balloon shots many times for close-ups. These shots seem to imply to us that Wang Manni's emotions are like balloons in her hands, although they are short-lived joy and beauty, they will eventually float away and do not belong to her.
The emotional entanglement between Wang Manni and Liang Zhengxian is a key theme in "Thirty Only". It triggers us to think deeply about true love and explore the true meaning of marriage.
The emotional entanglement between Wang Manni and Liang Zhengxian is a challenge that many women will encounter in their relationships. When meeting a man with superior conditions, women tend to be eager to enter the marriage hall with him.
However, the reality is not always as we would like it to be. Sometimes, we only see the beauty on the surface, but ignore the truth behind it. Just like Wang Manni, she thought that Liang Zhengxian was a person worthy of being entrusted with his life, but in fact he was an unmarried.
This strong contrast between reality and ideals often makes people feel hopeless and disappointed.
However, "Thirty Only" also tells us that even in the face of such a predicament, we cannot abandon our enthusiasm for love and yearning for happiness. Although Wang Manni failed to get the marriage and happiness she expected in the end, she has gained a lot of valuable growth in this relationship.
She learned how to deal with reality, how to deal with emotional problems, and dare to pursue her own happiness. These are the precious experiences she has accumulated in her relationship, and they are also important assets for her in the future in life.
In "Thirty Only", the emotional dispute between Wang Manni and Liang Zhengxian is a theme that provokes deep thought. And the symbol of the balloon provides us with a deeper revelation.
It teaches us that love is not the whole of life, nor is it a single pursuit. Sometimes, we need to learn to let go and pursue a bigger life and a more authentic self.