Cao Xueqin's portrayal of Xue Baochai in "Dream of Red Mansions" is full of praise, but after in-depth reflection, her character reveals all kinds of strange things, which makes people shudder. An article about Xue Baochai has sparked speculation among readers whether Xue Baochai is a ghost. Through a detailed analysis of the death of **Zhongjin [ and the description of Wuyuan, many clues seem to point to this bizarre puzzle.
The death of Jin [ is a tragic interweaving of Jia Baoyu's son's nature and Mrs. Wang's cold nature. Cao Xueqin directly denied Mrs. Wang's behavior for the first time by describing Jin's death, thus burying the reader's doubts about Xue Baochai. Although Jin was a slave, she was a respected maid, and her sudden death caused Mrs. Wang to feel uneasy. At this moment, Xue Baochai's attitude was shocking, and she showed a different kind of indifference.
Bao Chai defended Mrs. Wang, saying that Jin [did not throw himself into the well because of anger, but because he fell into the well because he stumbled. She seemed to excuse Mrs. Wang, but there was still indifference in her words. Mrs. Wang was uneasy, and Baochai continued: "Even if there is such an atmosphere, it is just a foolish person, and it is not a pity. This sentence was extremely cold, but it allowed Mrs. Wang to get away with it. What Baochai actually conveys is that the life and death of the slave is in the hands of the master and has nothing to do with the master. This was in line with the values of the society at the time.
After Mrs. Wang was comforted, Xue Baochai suggested sending Jin [two sets of new clothes. This raises the strange question: why can Jin [the swollen corpse be dressed in Baochai's new clothes?This situation is not possible in reality, but it is arranged in **. This may be sending a message to the reader that Jin [is similar to Baochai's stature, and Baochai has given Jin[ clothes. This makes one wonder if there is more mystery hidden in Kim's death.
If the reader does not have a good understanding of Baochai's human nature, the description in the fortieth chapter of "Dream of Red Mansions" may solve the mystery. As everyone visits the garden to Hua Yu near Xue Baochai's residence, Cao Xueqin describes the "eerie" atmosphere, which is in stark contrast to the residences of other girls. Xue Baochai's room was even more like a snow cave, simple and shabby. Jia's mother even asked her to decorate it more like a girl's boudoir to avoid discomfort among her relatives. Such a description hints at Xue Baochai's indifferent and eerie inner qualities.
The plants in the courtyard of Xue Baochai mentioned in the article, such as eucommia ulmoides, orchid, Qingge, jade vine, etc., are all from Qu Yuan's "Nine Songs Mountain Ghosts", in which poems such as "Du Heng was taken by Shi Lanxi" and "People in the mountains are full of Fangdu Ruo" echo the descriptions in **. This poetic reference to Qu Yuan makes Xue Baochai's sense of mystery even stronger. Although Xue Baochai is not a ghost, her cold nature seems to have made her out of the category of a normal person, causing people to speculate about whether she has the aura of a ghost or a god.
On the whole, Xue Baochai's description in "Dream of Red Mansions" does reveal a different and cold atmosphere. Her indifference in the events of Kim's death, the gloom of her residence, and her references to Qu Yuan's poems all construct a character full of mystery for the reader. Perhaps, through such a description, Cao Xueqin tried to create a mysterious and supernatural atmosphere in **, making Xue Baochai an elusive character.
In this story of Dream of Red Mansions, Xue Baochai's image seems to be a valley covered with ice and snow, making it impossible to peek into the depths of her heart. Whether she is a ghost, or just a person who is indifferent to the bone, perhaps only the reader can unravel the true veil of this cold woman by constantly thinking about it while reading.
Xue Baochai: The Mystery of the Chilling Heart of the Red Chamber profoundly analyzes the unique character of Xue Baochai in "Dream of Red Mansions", as well as Cao Xueqin's careful construction of her image. This review will provide an in-depth analysis and insight into the article to better understand the complexity of Xue Baochai's role.
First of all, the article provides a detailed interpretation of Xue Baochai's attitude in the death of Jin. Through the revelation of the dialogue, the author points out that Xue Baochai's indifferent attitude towards Jin [is complemented by Madame Wang's coldness. Baochai's analysis of the cause of Jin's death seems to be from the standpoint of Mrs. Wang, attributing Jin's death to a misstep, and interpreting the minion's dominance over life and death with a cold and rational attitude. This kind of indifference and rationality may not be uncommon in the social values of the time, but it is this attitude that makes Baochai's character stand out and be full of unfathomable mysteries.
Secondly, the article describes the environment of Wuyuan and the furnishings of Baochai's room, outlining the gloomy atmosphere of Baochai. The author's description of "gloomy bones" and "snow-cave-like" makes Baochai's residence seem to be a deep valley. This depiction of the environment plays a role in creating an atmosphere in **, further amplifying Baochai's sense of mystery and indifference, and triggering readers' speculation about her true character in her heart.
The quotation of Qu Yuan's poems in the article is also a highlight, and through the naming of plants in Xue Baochai's courtyard and the connection between Qu Yuan's poems, the author successfully adds a layer of mysterious literary connotation to Baochai's image. This clever reference is reminiscent of whether Baochai has some supernatural elements, making her no longer just an ordinary character, but a figure full of symbolism and deep meaning.
Finally, the article cleverly interprets Xue Baochai's character image to lead readers to speculation about whether she is a ghost. This kind of questioning not only arouses the reader's thinking, but also shows Cao Xueqin's multi-layered shaping of the characters in **. This kind of speculation and questioning makes the whole review more fascinating, and readers can't help but explore more possibilities when thinking about Baochai's mysterious character.
In general, through an in-depth analysis of the role of Xue Baochai, this article reveals her unique character and rich connotation in **. Through the death of Jin, the environment of Wuyuan, and Qu Yuan's poems, the article presents the image of Baochai vividly. This kind of thorough interpretation of the most important details not only enriches the reader's understanding of "Dream of Red Mansions", but also provides a deep thinking path for character analysis.
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