Was Lin Daiyu's ending in 'Dream of the Red Chamber'?
Lin Daiyu's ending in 'Dream of the Red Chamber' was predestined. In the novel, Lin Daiyu was the eldest daughter of the Jia family. She was a sensitive and noble character. She and Jia Baoyu had a deep relationship, but because of the power struggle within the family, Jia Baoyu's fickle feelings and many objective factors, Lin Daiyu finally left this world tragically. In the novel, there was a clear description of Lin Daiyu's death. She eventually died of depression and illness. Although her departure is heartbreaking for the readers, we can recognize that her ending is destined, which is determined by her own character and fate. At the same time, Lin Daiyu's death also symbolized the exploration of human nature and emotion in the novel's theme, as well as the reflection on the conflict between power and love.