In the original bookDream of Red Mansions",Wang Xifengalways boasts of his maiden family with a proud attitude, claiming that the Wang family is rich and famous. However, when it comes to their ownFatherWhen she was with her family, she always violated her arrogant and arrogant character and became silent. Well, whyWang XifengNever talk about yourselfFatherWhat about it?
By analyzing the original work aboutWang XifengFatherof sporadic information that we can sketchWang XifengFatherApproximate situation of this one. Wang XifengofFatherwas originally the son of the royal family, and he had a small official position in the capital. However, for some reason, he returned to Jinling and has been living in obscurity. Compared with the princes of those scenery,Wang XifengofFatherIt can be overshadowed.
Wang XifengThe reason for deliberately avoiding his mother's family is essentially becauseWang XifengofFatherOne has declined. AlthoughWang XifengofFatherbecame the eldest son of the Wang family, but even if he inherited the title of the family, he was still only a poor official with a humble position. This is related to:Wang XifengA sharp and self-esteem personality is in stark contrast.
As stated inDream of Red Mansions", although the children in Jia's mansion livedGiants, but not everyone is rich. Similarly, the Wang family also has poor children. How many of the children in Jiafu are struggling to make a living?Similarly, even in Jinling like the Wang familyGiants, not everyone in the family is rich. This banal reality is undoubtedly trueWang Xifeng's growth had a profound impact on her from a young ageGiantsEducate.
Wang XifengAdvocating extravagance, paying attention to pomp, and extremely pursuing money, even to the point of taking money as his life. This is not a habit she has cultivated since she was a child living in a luxurious environment, but a mentality that pursues new glory and is eager to show off. It can be seen from her words and deeds that her pursuit of wealth is not only to enjoy a luxurious life, but also to prove her status and realize her desires.
This pursuit of wealth may have originated from her birthGiantsAnd the experience of decline. She realizes the importance of money and cherishes it. In addition,Wang XifengShe also cares for her cousin Xing Xiuyan, probably because of their common background, sympathy, and understanding of poverty and decline.
All in allWang Xifengnever mentioned her father and brother, the root cause was hersFatherhas declined, and her family background is actually poor. Although marrying into Jiafu brought her status and wealth, she never forgot her origins, which was also one of the driving forces for her pursuit of wealth and status.