An Analysis of the Character Images in Ba Jin's Home
Ba Jin's novel, Home, is a long novel describing the fate of a family during the old democratic revolution in China, which has created many distinct characters. The following is an analysis of several of the main characters: Zhou Puyuan, the wife of Lu Xun: As one of the protagonists of the novel, Zhou Puyuan is a character full of contradictions and complexity. She had a strong family background and feudal tradition, but she also had a strong personality and the ability to think independently. Her attitude towards her husband and family was also complicated and varied. She had deep feelings and love, but she also had a selfish and cold side. Lao She's mother, Camel Xiangzi: Camel Xiangzi was Lao She's grandmother and a tragic character. She was born poor and relied on her own hard work to barely maintain her family. However, her fate was constantly affected by various factors, including an unfortunate marriage, family conflicts, illness, and so on. 3 Rongying: Rongying was a small character in the novel, a poor and kind young man. Although he was born poor, he had a kind heart and a positive spirit. He kept trying to change his fate through his own efforts, but he encountered all kinds of setbacks and difficulties. Second Grandmother: Second Grandmother is an old woman in the novel. She is a character full of wisdom and emotion. She used to be a rich landlady, but after experiencing a series of storms, she gradually became old and haggard. She used her wisdom and kindness to help many people, including her grandson Baoyu and the children. These characters are all important parts of "Home". Through the description of these characters, Ba Jin deeply reflects the social reality and family relationships in the old democratic revolution period, and also shows the richness of human nature.