On Xiren, a Character in A Dream of Red Mansions
Xiren's life experience is also very poor. She was sold to the Jia family from an early age, first to serve the old lady, then to Shi Xiangyun for several years, and then to Baoyu. She is gentle and calculating, especially when dealing with Baoyu.
I don't like her little gestures, and I don't like her servile coquetry. She has lost the innocence of girlish nature. Although it is not advisable to blindly rebel against the shortcomings of society, this natural rebellion is admirable. As gentle as an attacker, at best, she is obedient, at worst, it is servile to dig deep into her heart. Although the development of society spurns such people, even if you get along with them, you have to be wary everywhere, otherwise you will be confused.
Look at xiren's small wrist.
In the episode "I fall in love with you", she painstakingly planned a small scam, which was divided into several small steps: "First find out their feelings with lies, suppress their anger, and then make suggestions." She used Baoyu's feelings to control Baoyu in her gentle trap. Her words are full of tenderness and charm, but there are ulterior motives everywhere. Of course, from her standpoint, it's for Baoyu's good, and I didn't ask her to understand Baoyu's inner world at a high level, but from these proverbs, we can see the means of attacking people and the cunning means. Later, thirty-four times, Baoyu was beaten, and xiren was also very distressed, but she did not put down her plan. She thinks this is a good opportunity. Unable to convince herself, she simply saved the country by Qu Hong, won Mrs. Wang's * * * song and set off. First of all, she caught Mrs. Wang's attention and said to her, "To be reasonable, we have to master two subjects." Xiren obviously thinks that Baoyu was beaten by himself, but his heart is gentle and clear. She wants to use Jia, Mrs. Wang, to make Baoyu repent, no matter what the plenary session brings to Baoyu. Then she made a long confession, expressing her loyalty to her master, giving her advice, and even asking Mrs. Wang to call her "my son", "I'll give her to you." This successful move has benefited a lot: please Mrs. Wang, try to curry favor with her and become her confidant. My aunt's position has been very clear. Xiren will do everything possible to cater to Mrs. Wang's taste and change the "stubborn" Baoyu with various small moves. She will use the whole feudal camp to block Baoyu's words and deeds and love, so that Baoyu can become a feudal ruler to recognize his virtuous husband and filial son, so that he can meet the conditions of "seeking seal" and let her be her aunt with peace of mind and charm. She didn't take Baoyu's feelings seriously at all. What a selfish attack! Can she be called a "virtuous" word?
Look at xiren's glib tongue.
Qingwen's middle corner is sharp, but she and xiren will still end up in Qingwen's defeat. The day after xiren was beaten by Baoyu, Qingwen and Baoyu had an argument. Qingwen said discontentedly, "Sir Zhong has been very angry recently. I also attacked people the day before yesterday, and now I am looking for us. " These words were originally intended to vindicate xiren. Aroma was not only ungrateful, but also proudly said these words when she appeared: "But I said,' If I don't arrive at the moment, there will be an accident.' "This sentence is neither salty nor light, not to stop the fight at all. After hearing this, Qingwen really retorted, revealing the hidden pain of "ghost worship" between Aaron and Baoyu in the dispute. This is also the truth. Aaron couldn't bear it: "Did the girl stop talking to me, or did she quarrel with Mr. Zhong?" If you are angry with Mr. Zhong, you shouldn't make a noise. I just came in to discuss it. Take care, everyone. The girl found out my bad luck, and she didn't seem to be angry with me or Mr. What's the last thought? I won't say much, let you say it. "It's strange that she said something wrong and made Qingwen cynical, but she took out a very wronged face. She swept Baoyu's face like Qingwen unappreciative, and Baoyu was even more angry. This is to openly stop fighting and then start a fire. Finally, he advised Baoyu: "Even if he is serious about leaving, he must wait until this anger has subsided, and it is not too late to tell his wife when he is idle. Now hurry to supplement it as a serious matter, won't it make your wife suspicious? "Baoyu will really go back? This was originally a small quarrel, but she gave Baoyu advice to seriously get rid of Qingwen. Awesome! In the planning with Mrs. Wang, her glib tongue has been fully exerted, and her words are meticulous. I won't go into details here. It can be seen that xiren's words are gentle, but she is not easy to get angry. She always uses a sharp mouth.
Finally, look at her servility.
Once, on her way to Xifeng, she met an old mother Zhu who took care of fruit trees. Lao Mazhu wanted to pick a fruit for Allen to taste, but she didn't want to kiss her ass. Aaron immediately said seriously, "It's no use. Not only is it not ripe, but it is ripe. Fresh food hasn't been served yet. Let's eat first. You are an old man in the government. Don't you even understand this rule? " Look how hypocritical! Is it not just a fruit? This servility is really in the bones! In xiren's mind, everything is to protect oneself with servility, and everything must have an order. After Qingwen was demoted, Baoyu made a beautiful comparison with Qingwen in tears. Aroma was annoyed when she heard Baoyu compare Qingwen so high and beautiful. "What is Qingwen?" Compared with these decent people, it takes so much effort. He also said that no matter how good he is, he can't destroy my order. " Alas, even if she puts herself in the ranks of handmaiden, there is still a 369 in this ranks who thinks she is the best among slaves.
If we are sophisticated, it may be a bit harsh to say that she is mean, but based on the above, it is not an exaggeration to say that she is thoughtful, glib and servile. While seducing Baoyu with gentle charm, she completely stood on the opposite side of Baoyu in terms of ideological roots. Her change of Baoyu can't change Baoyu in the end, but her own destiny. While competing with Baoyu for favor, she also sent herself away from Baoyu. She is in line with that era, she will be "pink and spring", but after all, she is still behind Qingwen, in an order with Qingwen, and Qingwen has a beautiful scenery. Although it's just an empty name, what have you got in your life? Her behavior thought is as wasteful as the feudal system she recognized.