The dispute over Lin Daiyu in the Red Mansion: Whose image impresses you more?
Chen Xiaoxu's version of melancholy freehand, everyone is beautiful, Tao Huimin is gentle and outstanding
Cao Xueqin's image of Lin Daiyu has always been a lingering mystery in the hearts of readers. What does this woman look like who is extremely intelligent and talented, but she is sick and lonely? The 87 version of the TV series and the 89 version of the movie portray her very differently, which has aroused heated discussions and comparisons among the audience.
Chen Xiaoxu's version of Lin Daiyu aptly embodies the melancholy temperament of "weak willow supporting the wind". Her wisps of green silk, poignant eyes, and thin and ethereal figure all show a kind of sophisticated, precocious, lonely and noble sadness. Her smile and smile all revealed a bit of sickly coquettishness. Looking at her, you can almost imagine Lin Daiyu's "tears and slight gasp".
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Tao Huimin's version of Lin Daiyu is like a blooming peony, bright and moving, gentle and generous. Her finely carved facial features, beautiful eyes, and delicate figure all show everyone's beautiful demeanor. Her smile and smile all reveal a bit of extravagance and shyness. Looking at her, you can almost imagine Lin Daiyu's description of "peerless appearance and rare handsomeness".
Which of the two completely different images of Lin Daiyu is closer to the original work? This has become an interesting topic.
Shen Yun vs Appearance Which one do you prefer?
The audience who supports Chen Xiaoxu's version believes that her performance is more in line with Cao Xueqin's portrayal of Lin Daiyu. Lin Daiyu is lonely and cold by nature, but she has a bad fate and is riddled with illness, her arrogant and melancholy, and touching charm is exactly what Chen Xiaoxu is good at.
"Chen Xiaoxu is not playing Lin Daiyu at all, she is Lin Daiyu herself!" said a senior red scientist. Her weak and thoughtful temperament is just like the image of Lin Daiyu in Cao Gong's pen. Although her appearance is not outstanding, her unique morbid beauty is the true portrayal of Lin Daiyu.
Other viewers are more fond of Tao Huimin's version of Lin Daiyu. They believe that Lin Daiyu is a "peerless and handsome" lady, and Tao Huimin's bright and moving face is in line with it. Her gentle and generous, extravagant temperament is also more in line with Lin Daiyu's status.
"Tao Huimin is the embodiment of Lin Daiyu!" a film critic exclaimed. Her finely carved facial features and beautiful eyes are the true portrayal of Lin Daiyu in Cao Gong's pen. Although her charm is a little thin, her stunning appearance is the truest embodiment of Lin Daiyu.
Behind the Classic Controversy: Different Understandings in Different Eras
The dispute between Chen Xiaoxu and Tao Huimin's version of Lin Daiyu reflects the differences in the understanding of classic characters in different eras.
At the beginning of the broadcast of the 87 version of "Dream of Red Mansions", many viewers had a lot of complaints about Chen Xiaoxu's casting. In that era of attaching importance to "both talent and appearance", how could an actress with a mediocre appearance play the glamorous Lin Daiyu? But as the plot progresses, Chen Xiaoxu's superb acting skills and unique temperament make people have a new understanding and cognition of Lin Daiyu.
In the 80s, when the mind was open-minded and focused on the inside, people valued Lin Daiyu's lonely and cold side more and her outstanding talent. Chen Xiaoxu uses her unique morbid beauty and arrogant charm to perfectly interpret this understanding.
And in 89, people's aesthetic concepts have changed again. In that era of attaching importance to material things and pursuing pleasure, people yearn for Lin Daiyu's gentle and generous and glamorous side. Tao Huimin used her bright and moving face and noble temperament to show this understanding vividly.
The two different understandings reflect different interpretations of classic characters in different eras. This kind of discussion and controversy embodies the timeless charm of the classics.
The perfect Lin Daiyu is still an unsolved mystery
Although Chen Xiaoxu and Tao Huimin have injected unique charm into the character of Lin Daiyu, it is still a challenge to perfectly interpret Lin Daiyu's complex personality.
Although Chen Xiaoxu's version of Lin Daiyu has outstanding charm and is lonely and melancholy, her overly thin figure and slightly mediocre appearance are somewhat different from the description of "peerless appearance".
Although Tao Huimin's version of Lin Daiyu is glamorous, gentle and generous, her slightly thin charm is somewhat different from Lin Daiyu's "outstanding talent" nature.
Perhaps, as one critic put it: "Lin Daiyu's image is too complex and changeable, and it is difficult for an actor to fully interpret it." She is both beautiful and sick, talented and arrogant, gentle and reserved, and this contradictory character is destined to be a mystery forever.
New interpretations, new thinking
The controversy over Lin Daiyu's image has triggered a new interpretation and reflection on the entire "Dream of Red Mansions".
Some people believe that the reason why Lin Daiyu is so complex and changeable is precisely because she is Cao Xueqin's portrayal of the ideal female image. She is both beautiful and talented, gentle and reserved, which represents Cao Gong's expectations for the perfect woman.
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Some people also believe that the reason why Lin Daiyu is so contradictory is because she carries too much of Cao Xueqin's personal emotions. Her arrogance and melancholy is a portrayal of Cao Gong's own fate, and her illness and coquettishness are Cao Gong's helplessness and sigh for reality.
The battle over Lin Daiyu's image has become an eternal topic. Each new interpretation triggers new discussions and reflections. This kind of continuous exploration and reflection is the key to the immortality of classic works.
Everyone is also divided: who has the final say?
Even the leaders of the red academic world have different understandings of Lin Daiyu's image. This certainly adds to the interest of the topic.
Mr. Hu Shi, a famous red scientist, once strongly supported Chen Xiaoxu's version of Lin Daiyu. He believes that Chen Xiaoxu uses her unique morbid beauty and arrogant charm to perfectly interpret Lin Daiyu's melancholy freehand of "weak willows supporting the wind".
"Chen Xiaoxu is the embodiment of Lin Daiyu!" Hu Shi said, "Her wisps of green silk, poignant eyes, and thin and ethereal figure are the true portrayal of Lin Daiyu in Cao Xueqin's pen." ＂
But other red scholars prefer Tao Huimin's version of Lin Daiyu. The famous scholar Mr. Qian Zhongshu once strongly supported Tao Huimin's performance, believing that her bright face and gentle and generous temperament are more in line with Lin Daiyu's essence of "peerless appearance, rare and handsome".
"Tao Huimin is the embodiment of Lin Daiyu!" Qian Zhongshu admired, "Her finely carved facial features and beautiful eyes are the true portrayal of Lin Daiyu written by Cao Gong." ＂
The disagreement between the two red scholars has undoubtedly added to the heat of discussion on this topic. Who has the final say? I am afraid that this issue needs more discussion and debate.
Newcomers, new interpretations, new sparks
With the passage of time, Lin Daiyu's image has also ushered in new interpretations and interpretations. Every new attempt triggers new discussions and reflections.
In 2010, a new version of "Dream of Red Mansions" starring young actor Zhao Liying came out. Her charming demeanor and gentle eyes have won the love of many audiences.
"Zhao Liying is the most vivid interpretation of Lin Daiyu's 'quiet and gentle'!" a film critic admired. Her gentle, virtuous, and knowledgeable temperament is the truest portrayal of Lin Daiyu.
But some viewers think that Zhao Liying's image is too "quiet and gentle", and she has lost Lin Daiyu's "lonely and cold" side. Her charm is a little thin, and it is difficult to fully reflect Lin Daiyu's complex personality.
Every new attempt adds a new spark to this eternal topic. The mystery of Lin Daiyu's image is destined to be discussed and questioned forever.
Lin Daiyu's image battle has become an eternal topic. Each new interpretation triggers new discussions and reflections. This kind of continuous exploration and reflection is the key to the immortality of classic works.
Whether it is Chen Xiaoxu's melancholy freehand, Tao Huimin's gentle and outstanding, or Zhao Liying's quiet and gentle, each interpretation is infused with unique charm. However, it is still a big challenge to perfectly interpret Lin Daiyu's complex personality.
This kind of contradictory and inconclusive quality precisely reflects the charm of Lin Daiyu's image. She is both beautiful and sickly, talented and arrogant, gentle and reserved, and this complex and changeable character is destined to be a mystery forever.
It is this kind of mystery that people can never let go. Each new interpretation triggers new discussions and reflections. This kind of continuous exploration and reflection is the key to the immortality of classic works. Lin Daiyu's image battle will continue forever.