"Dream of the Red Chamber" Chapter 1 to 37, each chapter summary
'Dream of the Red Chamber' was the pinnacle of Chinese classical novels and was hailed as a monumental work in the history of Chinese novels. The novel narrated the love story of Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu, Xue Baochai, and the rise and fall of the Jia family. The first round: Grandmother Jia's funeral period examination four This chapter introduced the funeral of the Jia family, examined the four proper etiquette, and described the life and activities of Jia Baoyu and others during the funeral period. Chapter 2: Lin Daiyu Entering the Jia Mansion This chapter introduced Lin Daiyu to the Jia family and began to interact with Jia Baoyu and others. The novel described the emotional entanglement between Lin Daiyu and Jia Baoyu through their dialogue. Chapter Three: Jia Baoyu's Baby Name Jia ve This chapter introduced Jia Baoyu's nickname and described his childhood life. Through the dialogue between Jia Baoyu and Grandmother Jia, the novel showed the luxurious life and decline of the Jia family. Chapter 4: Shi Xiangyun's Drunken Sleep in Sleeping Fragrance Pavilion This chapter introduced the story of Shi Xiangyun, describing the emotional entanglement between her and Jia Baoyu. Through Shi Xiangyun's words and deeds, the novel shows that she is an independent, open-minded and cheerful female image. Chapter Five: Lady Dowager Cherishes Spring and Little Red This chapter introduced the character image of Grandmother Jia and some things about the Jia family. Through the dialogue between Grandmother Jia and Jia Baoyu, the novel showed her love for her loved ones and her love for the family. Chapter 6: Wang Xifeng Havoc in Ningguo Mansion This chapter introduced the character image of Wang Xifeng and some things about the Jia family. Through the dialogue between Wang Xifeng and Jia Baoyu, the novel showed her smart and witty, sociable personality and the way she dealt with things. Chapter Seven: Jia Baoyu Dreaming in the Great Illusionary Land In this chapter, Jia Baoyu was introduced to the various illusory worlds and characters he encountered in his dreams when he visited the Great Illusionary Land. Through Jia Baoyu's reaction and dialogue, the novel expressed his thoughts and feelings about reality and human nature. Chapter 8: Third Sister You's Widow and Madam You's Grief This chapter introduced Third Sister You's story. Through Third Sister You's words and deeds, she was a strong, brave, and responsible female image. The novel also expressed the decline of the Jia family and the distortion of human nature through Mrs. Yoo's reaction. Chapter 9: Lin Daiyu Burning the Manuscript and Breaking Her Infatuation This chapter introduced Lin Daiyu's inner world and her emotional entanglement with Jia Baoyu. Through Lin Daiyu's words and deeds, the novel showed that she was a sensitive, kind and independent female image.