In the thirty-fourth episode of "Dream of Red Mansions", Baoyu uses two handkerchiefs to draw two types of people, which hints at Bao Dai's ending.
Baoyu's handkerchief was given by Daiyu, and he always carried it with him as a treasure. However, in the thirty-fourth episode, Baoyu used these two handkerchiefs to draw out two types of people: one is Jia Mu, Mrs. Wang, etc., and the other is Daiyu, Qingwen, etc. This act may seem simple, but it has a deep meaning.
First of all, Baoyu uses two handkerchiefs to draw two types of people, showing his cherishing of family affection and his dedication to love. Jia Mu, Mrs. Wang, and others were his relatives, and he could not help but respect and be filial to them, while Daiyu, Qingwen and others were his confidants and lovers, and he could not help but love and care for them. These two types of people occupy different positions in Baoyu's heart, and one is indispensable.
Secondly, Baoyu kills three birds with one stone with old things, hinting at the ending of him and Daiyu. The handkerchief was given by Daiyu and was also their object of love. Baoyu divides the handkerchief into two types of people, which is actually a hint at his relationship with Daiyu. The love between them is pure and persistent, but in the end it can't come together. The hint of this ending, although somewhat vague, makes people feel extremely regretful and regretful.
Finally, Baoyu's use of old objects also hints at his attitude towards his family and society. He was in a rich house, but he felt its hypocrisy and coldness. He uses old things to distinguish two types of people, which is actually a criticism of family and society. He believes that family and love are more important and real things, while family and society are often disappointing and helpless.
To sum up, in the thirty-fourth episode, Baoyu uses two handkerchiefs to draw two types of people, and the old thing kills three birds with one stone, hinting at Bao Dai's ending. Although the plot is simple, it contains deep meaning. It not only shows Baoyu's cherishing and persistence in family and love, but also hints at his attitude and criticism of family and society. At the same time, it also makes people feel extremely sorry and regretful, leaving endless thoughts and emotions for Bao Dai's ending.