Through the role of Gu Jia, Thirty Alone reveals the multiple role challenges of modern urban women in the workplace and at home, as well as the sacrifices and compromises they make in order to conform to the standards of certain social circles.
Gu Jia lives in an environment where materialism and consumerism are prevalent, in which she feels pressure from the so-called "wives circle", a social circle that emphasizes material symbols and social status.
In this context, designer clothing, luxury vehicles, and expensive jewelry have become important indicators of a person's identity and success. In order to make herself and her family look more statused, Gu Jia participated in this seemingly glorious but vain competition at all costs.
In the plot, Gu Jia sells a limited-edition bracelet, and the description that the 450,000 Hermès bag is just a fig leaf, further deepens our understanding of her inner contradictions and anxieties.
Despite her outward beauty, intelligence, and success in her career, she still felt the need to prove herself through external material.
This sense of inner lack may stem from envy of the lifestyle of the wealthy around them, the pursuit of a lifestyle of a higher social class, or a deep sense of insecurity.
Thirty Only" shows the audience how modern women find a balance between various social expectations and personal ambitions through the character of Gu Jia.
At the same time, it also reflects how certain groups in contemporary society are defined by matter, and provides a warning:Excessive obsession with material comforts can lead to an imbalance or even loss of personal values.
As a relatively wealthy and prominent member of the "wife circle," Gu Jia felt tremendous pressure to not only survive in this social circle that valued material things and status, but also to maintain her family and company.
When Gu Jia sells the limited-edition bracelet that she cherishes as a status symbol, it is not only to raise money to help her family tide over the difficult times, but also to symbolize her personal sacrifice of her "face" — a concept that is extremely important in certain social classes.
However, when this iconic item, which symbolizes her self-worth and social status, appeared in Mrs. Yu's hands, Gu Jia faced a profound psychological impact.
Mrs. Yu's purchase of a second-hand bracelet can mean several things:On the one handshows that not all wealthy people are reluctant to buy second-hand goods, even if they have wealth; On the other handmay reveal that Mrs. Yu is not as rich as the outside world seems, or she also has her own money-saving or aesthetic considerations.
In either case, this is a moment that touches the depths of Gu Jia's contradictory perception of reality and appearance.
In the play, Wang Manni's statement that the real rich do not buy second-hand things because they "have taboos in their hearts" further reinforces the perceived existence of a link between the old and the new and the social class.
This makes Gu Jia and the audience wonder: do the symbols that we think represent high social status, success and honor really have the meaning they carry? Or are we being mistaken about success and negative standards?
The story of Gu Jia and Mrs. Yu delves into the complexity of interpersonal relationships and the dilemma of individual value recognition in modern society.
The character of Mrs. Yu shows that even the superficially glamorous "wife of a wealthy family" can face her own challenges and unhappiness: struggling between money and face, and unstable status within the family.
Gu Jia's surprise at her wife's purchase of a second-hand bracelet actually exposes her misunderstanding of the concept of "really rich".
When she discovers that even seemingly wealthy people may have their own financial considerations, she begins to rethink who she is and what she is worth. This shift in perception may lead Gu Jia towards a more mature and rational assessment of what really matters in her life.
The episode is further emphasized through the role of Mrs. YuRegardless of the external environment, in the end one must return to the depths of one's heart and find one's self-worth. Even in a high social class, if you lack a clear understanding of the self and the support of real ability, you can only end up with nothing.
Gu Jia did not choose to ridicule or despise Mrs. Yu in distress, but instead gave help and advice, which showed her image as an empathetic and intelligent woman.
Thirty Only" also conveys a message:Relationships between people based on mutual respect and substantial help are far stronger and more reliable than those based solely on the exchange of material benefits.
In the end, she got an order of 5 million not only because Gu Jia was opportunistic or lucky, but also because she had the ability to deal with problems, coordinate resources and create value.
The message that the TV series ultimately conveys to the audience is diverse:It not only criticizes the spiritual emptiness brought about by the blind pursuit of material consumption and social status, but also affirms the tenacity and wisdom of those who bravely face their true selves, have the courage to abandon their vanity, and persist in following their own path.
Through Gu Jia's process of finally finding herself, the series encourages viewers to realize that everyone should live according to their true inner needs, and cherish those that can give us true happiness and satisfy emotional needs, rather than just satisfying immediate material desires.
Note|There are discrepancies between the original book and the TV series
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