Dream of Red Mansions, the pinnacle of Chinese classics, is known as a treasure trove of oriental literature. However, in this world, the virtual and the real are intertwined, and it is difficult to distinguish between fantasy and reality. The theme of Dream of Red Mansions is the depravity and absurdity of the children of Jiafu, which tells the story of the decline of the dynasty and the demise of the family.
However, we can't help but ask, do these ethereal illusions really exist?
Cao Xueqin places the Dream of Red Mansions in an illusory background, and expresses profound philosophies through delicate brushstrokes and portrayal of the characters' hearts. In his writing, Dream of Red Mansions became a huge dream, an illusion of life. The flowers of Jiafu are full of flowers, but they cover up the decay and fragmentation of the family. Those extremely talented people, such as Daiyu and Baoyu, their fate is also determined by the arrangement of fate and cannot be autonomously.
In "Dream of Red Mansions", the fate of the characters is trapped in ** and can never get out of this fictional dream. They are bent on lust and pleasure, but end up in a relentless cycle. Through the symbolic fiction of the Dream of the Red Chamber, Cao Xueqin warns people that they should be alert to the psychedelic illusions of real life, and should not be confused by those illusory desires, but should wake up from dreams and find truth and self.
Dream of Red Mansions has no definite ending, and no real explanation. This shows that life itself is a labyrinth, a puzzle that cannot be revealed.
In this work, Cao Xueqin skillfully reveals the dilemmas and confusions we face when we are in the real world through illusion and dreams. He tells us that the important thing is not to be imprisoned in dreams, but to strip away these illusions and find our true selves.
Cao Xueqin's Dream of Red Mansions is like a mirror, reflecting our deepest desires and anguishes. It is not only a dream world of stories, but also a philosophical reality that reveals the impermanence and fragility of life through intricate encounters. We should look for the truth in reality, get rid of the illusion, awaken ourselves, and pursue the true pursuit and dream of the heart.
If Cao Xueqin writes, there is no dream in the Red Mansion. This is a supreme compliment, and it is also a full affirmation of Cao Xueqin's exquisite portrayal. Although Dream of Red Mansions is fictional, it shows extraordinary wisdom and insight. It reminds us that when we are immersed in illusory dreams, we need to know how to face real life and pursue a real and positive life. This excellent work, through Cao Xueqin's brushstrokes, raises the meaning of Dream of Red Mansions to a higher level and alerts us. Just as the Buddhist scripture "Diamond Sutra" says, all things are like dreams and bubbles, like dew and electricity, and should be viewed as such.