When the drama "Do You Know If You Should Be Green, Fat, Red and Thin" touched on the ups and downs of Xiao Zou's fate, we couldn't help but sigh for this former concubine. The storyline revolves around the dilemma faced by Xiao Zou and her family, who fall from the peak of power to the abyss from which they will never recover. This sudden change was shocking and thought-provoking.
In the play, Xiao Zou's tragedy began after her sister's unfortunate death, and in order to protect the interests of the family, she chose to replace her sister as Uncle Shen's concubine. Despite this, Xiao Zou's heart has always ignited an endless desire for power and glory. This short-sightedness and greed led her to a wrong path in life.
Xiao Zou's marriage relationship was already extremely complicated, and with the new monarch ascending the throne, the status of the Shen Mansion jumped to the bright star of the court, so a significant marriage became the best way to protect the interests of the family. However, all of this required a sacrifice from the Zou family.
In this intricate emotional entanglement, Xiao Zou not only needs to face the expectations of the family, but also needs to do his best to strive for glory and wealth. However, her greed has led her deeper into trouble. The character's inner struggles and her constant quest for higher status give the audience a shocking power.
In addition to the depiction of the character's mind, the director also vividly shows the external changes of Xiao Zou through the use of lens language. The marks on her face and the scene of her mouth being held out of the house with a strip of cloth are all moving. It is these delicate shooting techniques that push Xiao Zou's tragedy to the extreme, making the audience deeply feel the hidden tragedy behind it.
In addition, the performance of many of Xiao Zou's relatives and friends in the play is also worth mentioning. Nowhere was her sorrowful brother more notable than her. Watching his sister-in-law being expelled tragically, the guilt and sadness in his heart turned into tears. This shot undoubtedly deepens the tragic atmosphere of the story and makes the audience deeply regret.
All in all, the series is ingenious in portraying the image of Xiao Zou, showing us how one person's greed and short-sightedness can lead to her unfortunate fate. Although the character eventually goes down the path of self-destruction, her presence makes a strong impression. This work will undoubtedly become a new classic of classical women's films.