In domestic dramas, the image of the mother has always been the focus of attention. They are the protagonists of intergenerational relationships, carrying the weight of the family, but they are often limited in their emotional, professional and personal growth. The audience's perception of the mother figure is often influenced by the character and plot settings given by the plot, and these reflect a kind of examination and interpretation of social reality.
In the current domestic dramas, the portrayal of the mother image is mainly divided into two categories: likable and annoying. This dualistic image of the mother reflects the audience's complex perception of the role of the mother. In the plot, likable mothers tend to be open, inclusive, understanding and respectful of their children's choices, and they are more like children's friends than just educators and leaders. Annoying mothers, on the other hand, are often portrayed as overly aggressive, patriarchal, and interfering in their children's lives.
This way of portraying the image of the mother is largely influenced by the family structure. The family model shown in domestic dramas is usually "loving father and strict mother", with the father often playing a tolerant and supportive role in the family, while the mother takes on more responsibility and pressure. This inherent family configuration model also restricts the mother's performance space in the plot to a certain extent, making them easier to become the focus of conflict in the story.
However, in recent years, some works have begun to focus on the growth and stories of individual mothers, trying to show a more diverse image of mothers. Through the depiction of mothers in their youth, the audience can understand their inner world and growth process more comprehensively. This creative idea makes the mother character more plump and three-dimensional, transcending the traditional stereotype and showing a more real and three-dimensional individual character.
In addition, some of the works also focus on areas of life beyond motherhood, exploring mother's performance in career, hobbies, and relationships. This innovative way of expression enables mothers to no longer be limited to family roles, but can show more diverse and rich life values. Therefore, for the shaping of the mother image, more attention should be paid to the diversity and autonomy of individuals, so that they can have a richer and deeper space for expression in the plot.
In general, although the mother image in domestic dramas is limited by the traditional family structure and plot setting, in recent years, with the expansion of creative ideas and the renewal of the audience's aesthetics, the shaping of the mother image has gradually shown a trend of diversification and three-dimensionality. I look forward to seeing more works that focus on the individual growth and living conditions of mothers in the future, and present a more realistic and rich image of mothers to the audience.