Title: The Throwing of Hydrangea in "Huanzhu Gege": A Modern Look Back at a Feudal Marriage Farce
When young minds first encounter the world of pride and friendship in Hoan Zhu Gege, it is undoubtedly a desirable fairy tale. The adventure stories and deep friendships of the protagonists constitute the longing for ideal love and friendship in the hearts of many viewers. However, as time goes on, we may discover details that have gone unnoticed when we revisit this TV series that has resonated with so many people, and that may change our perception of the plot and provoke deep reflection on certain traditional ideas.
There is a particularly eye-catching scene in "Huanzhu Gege": Miss Du throws a hydrangea to recruit relatives. Although the scene is full of drama, it exposes the cruel reality of feudal society's disregard for the fate of women. At that time, a woman had little autonomy in choosing a mate, and it was like a gamble, and the winner was not necessarily the best fit for her or the person who loved her the most.
Looking back on the whole recruitment process, the participants competed for Miss Du like a commodity, and they were more concerned about how to win than what Miss Du really wanted and felt. Of all the suitors, Hanako unexpectedly became the "winner" because the other men were busy scrambling and he picked up the bargain. But what really caused reflection was the attitude of the emperor and Ziwei towards this matter.
The emperor used his supremacy to force Miss Du to accept this marriage - a seemingly lowly and nameless Hanako suddenly became the most important person in her future life. And Ziwei approved the marriage because she had a good impression of the man's appearance and words. The rashness with which two powerful men use their appearance and words as a yardstick to determine a woman's fate can be seen.
The most frustrating thing about the whole incident is that none of the characters came forward to ask Miss Du about her own wishes. Whether she would marry Hanako, or not, and what kind of image she had in mind of her ideal partner, were ignored. In feudal society, women can often only passively accept the arrangement of fate and try to find happiness in it.
By re-examining the classic scene of "Huanzhu Gege", we not only re-understand the drama itself, but more importantly, challenge the influence of the traditional feudal concept of marriage on modern people. It reminds us that, in today's quest for equality, freedom and true love, the past approach of ignoring individual wishes and feelings of well-being and treating marriage as a transaction or a power game is completely out of fashion.
As the wheels of history roll forward, "Huanzhu Gege" has brought us fond memories of childhood, but also left questions worth pondering: how to ensure that everyone can enjoy choice and respect in loving and being loved? Looking to the future, in challenging old stereotypes, can we create a more fair, open, and inclusive society where everyone pursues happiness?