In the classic Chinese masterpiece "Dream of the Red Chamber",Mrs. Wang was not friendly to Lin Daiyu's first meeting. She bluntly told Lin Daiyu to "stay away from Baoyu", which was undoubtedly a clear warning to Lin Daiyu. The deep meaning and power play hidden behind Mrs. Wang's move are worthy of our in-depth **.
First of all, Mrs. Wang's words can be regarded as a kind of "dismount" to Lin Daiyu. In the feudal society of that time,As the matriarch of Jiafu, Mrs. Wang has absolute say in the affairs of the family. Lin Daiyu, as an alien girl, naturally needs to find her place in Jiafu. Mrs. Wang's words were actually telling Lin Daiyu that her position in the Jia Mansion was not stable and she needed to be careful at all times.
Secondly, Mrs. Wang's words also reflected her distrust and hostility towards Lin Daiyu. In "Dream of Red Mansions,Mrs. Wang's affection for Jia Baoyu is well known. She was worried that Lin Daiyu would steal Jia Baoyu's heart, so she gave Lin Daiyu a horse when she first met. This kind of distrust and hostility is actually an underestimation of Lin Daiyu's character and ability.
However, Mrs. Wang's words did not have the effect she expected. Lin Daiyu did not flinch because of this, but strengthened her position. She used her intelligence and courage to win the respect and love of Jia Baoyu and other people in Jiafu. This also shows that in feudal society, women are not completely passive and helpless. As long as they have enough talent and courage, they will be able to find their place in a male-dominated society.
In addition,Mrs. Wang's remarks also reveal the power struggle in feudal society and the contradictions within the family。In Jia's mansion, the power struggle between Madame Wang and Jia's mother has been an open secret. Madame Wang tried to consolidate her position by controlling Jia Baoyu, while Jia's mother tried to break Madame Wang's monopoly of power by cultivating Lin Daiyu. This power struggle and contradictions within the family eventually led to the decline and demise of Jiafu.
To sum up, Mrs. Wang's first encounter with Lin Daiyu in "Dream of Red Mansions" is not only a simple power game, but also a microcosm of power struggles and internal contradictions in the feudal society. Through this incident, we can see the helplessness and struggle of women in feudal society, and we can also see the cruelty and ruthlessness of the power struggle in feudal society. At the same time, this incident also tells us that in any era and society, women should have their own independence and dignity, and should not be swayed and controlled by anyone or any force. Literary Discussion