A realistic version of "Falling Judgment": Reflections on the Presentation of Intimate Relationships in Literary Creation
The "instrumentalization" and scrutinization of intimacy
A similar plot is also seen in the movie "The Falling Judgment". The heroine Mi Wen is accused of murdering her husband, and her life is repeatedly examined and questioned in court, and every detail and experience of her is interpreted as "evidence". This practice is undoubtedly an invasion of her personality and privacy, as well as a denial of her as an independent individual.
Whether it's a literary creation or a legal trial, when we focus too much on the details of a person, it's easy to overlook the uniqueness and human dignity of the person as a whole. We "instrumentalize" him/her as a case or material, ignoring the basic respect that the other person should have as an individual.
Equality and trust in marital relationships
What is reflected in the "Death of My Wife" incident and "The Falling Trial" is not only the examination of individual women, but also the questioning and reflection of the marriage relationship itself. In both cases, the marital relationship seems to have "fallen" and lacks basic equality and mutual trust.
On the one hand, the husband/writer lacks enough respect and understanding for the wife/heroine's experience and inner world. They dissect each other more as a "case" than as an equal partner. On the other hand, the wife/heroine also fails to gain the trust they deserve in their marriage, and their every action and detail is questioned and questioned.
A healthy marriage relationship should be based on mutual respect and trust. When one party "instrumentalizes" the other, it means denying the other party's independent personality, and when one party has too much suspicion of the other, it also means a lack of basic trust. This kind of marriage relationship, which lacks equality and mutual trust, is destined to be unhealthy, and may even lead to a "falling" situation.
The events of "The Death of My Wife" and "The Fallen Judgment" provide us with an opportunity to reflect on our marital relationship. We need to be truly equal in intimate relationships, giving our partners enough respect and trust, rather than dissecting and scrutinizing each other as a "case". Only in this way can the marriage relationship be truly happy and long-lasting.
Ethical Grasp in Literary Creation
In literary creation, we inevitably need to draw on characters and events in life as materials. But we must always remember that the source of these materials is real individuals, who have independent human dignity, and we must respect that. We must not over-dissect and exploit the experiences of others, but should maintain a moderate amount of obscurity and blankness, giving the necessary empathy and respect.
Nor should literary creation be a tool for us to vent our personal grievances or inappropriate emotions. When we present the contradictions and hurts in the intimate relationship too bluntly, it may bring secondary harm to the person concerned, and it will also affect the reader's acceptance of the work. We should use a more inclusive and empathetic perspective to examine the contradictions and hurts in intimate relationships, rather than treating them as objects of "judgment".
The presentation of intimacy in literature requires extreme care, with respect and empathy. We should use a more tolerant and inclusive lens to examine the contradictions and hurts in intimate relationships, rather than "instrumentalizing" or "judging" them. Only in this way can literary works truly reflect the warmth of human nature and resonate with readers.
The "Death of My Wife" incident is regarded as a realistic version of the "Falling Trial", which once again provokes a reflection on the presentation of intimacy in literary creation. The incident highlighted three aspects of the problem:
Rather than "instrumentalizing" individuals in intimate relationships, we should give them basic respect and empathy, respecting their human dignity as individuals. Healthy intimate relationships should be based on equality and mutual trust, otherwise they may be in a situation of "falling". Finally, literary creation needs to be extra careful in the presentation of intimate relationships, and it is necessary to grasp the degree of respect and empathy, and examine the contradictions and pains from a tolerant and inclusive perspective.