Zhu An: A victim of feudal marriage, a tragic chapter of sticking to kindness and perseverance.
Zhu An, a name forgotten by history but unable to forget, her life seems to be a trick of fate, and it seems to be an indictment of the shackles of that era and feudal marriage.
Zhu An was born in a traditional family and was taught to abide by women's morals and teach her husband and children. In that era of alternating old and new, her fate seemed to be predestined. When she was promised to the talented Lu Xun, she was full of joy and longed for a better future. However, Lu Xun's resistance and indifference to this arranged marriage shattered Zhu An's dream in an instant.
Juan didn't give up, she chose to stick to it.
She was filial to her mother-in-law, took care of the family, and even learned to sew cotton pants, just to give Lu Xun a trace of warmth. However, her efforts seem to have never been seen, let alone cherished. Lu Xun was always indifferent to Zhu An and slept in separate rooms, a situation that lasted until Xu Guangping appeared.
Some people say that Lu Xun didn't wear cotton pants made of Zhu An because he wanted to control his desires. This ascetic-like choice is undoubtedly a merciless injury to Zhu An.
She has always been a neglected character in this marriage. Her pain and helplessness can only be borne silently by herself.
However, Juan didn't give up. She still silently adheres to that obsession, firmly believing that one day Mr. Big will be impressed. Her kindness and persistence are distressing and admirable.
Juan's story is not only a woman's tragedy, but also a profound reflection on that era and feudal marriage.
In that era of fierce collision between old and new ideas, Zhu An and Lu Xun were both victims of feudal bad habits. Their plight is both profound and embarrassing.
Zhu An's life is an insistence on kindness and perseverance, and an indictment of feudal marriage. She used her story to show us that no matter when and where, we should cherish the people around us and respect their feelings and choices. Only in this way can we truly get rid of the shackles of feudal marriage and move towards freedom and happiness.