An Analysis of the Character Images in Four Generations Under One roof
Four Generations Under One roof is a novel about the rise and fall of a big family in the late Qing Dynasty of China. It has a high historical value and social significance. The following is an analysis of the characters in the novel: The parents of the protagonist's big family The parents of the protagonist's big family were the key figures in the rise and fall of this family. They had complicated personalities and experiences, profound cultural heritage and cultivation, but also selfish, greedy, and narrow-minded. The most representative of them were his father Zhao Hai and his grandfather Rui Bao. Zhao Hai was a cultured, knowledgeable, and thoughtful person, but he was also selfish, cold, and controlling. He was not considerate enough to his family and daughters. Rui Bao was a hardworking, shrewd, and business-minded person, but in the face of his family's interests, he would often lose himself and become greedy and narrow-minded. 2 Other family members In addition to the parents of the protagonist's family, there are also other important family members in the novel, such as daughters, sons, servants, etc. Although the daughters were also part of this family, their fates were not completely closely related to this family. The sons had different personalities and fates. Some became the pillars of the family, while others walked on different paths. Servants were an important part of the family, and their fates were closely tied to the family. 3. Character Images The characters in Four Generations Under One roof had many characteristics. For example, the creation of the characters was very realistic, showing the true face of Chinese society at the end of the Qing Dynasty. The characters were also complex and diverse, showing the conflicts and relationships between different characters. Through the description of the characters, the novel shows the rise and fall of the family and the complexity of human nature, which has a high artistic value. The characters in " Four Generations Under One roof " were very colorful. Each character had their own personality and destiny, which was an important witness to the rise and fall of this family.