Fallen Leaves (Literature)

Falling leaves were a common phenomenon in nature and a common theme in literature. In literature, falling leaves were often depicted as a desolate scene, implying the impermanence and passing of life. For example, the Xiaoxiang Pavilion where Lin Daiyu lived in the Dream of the Red Chamber was described as a place full of fallen leaves and a bleak atmosphere. In addition, many poems and essays also had descriptions of fallen leaves, such as the Tang Dynasty poet Wang Zhihuan's "Climbing the Stork Tower":"The sun is against the mountains, the Yellow River flows into the sea. I want to see a thousand miles and reach a higher level." " Climbing to the next level " meant that one had to constantly pursue a higher goal, and the fallen leaves were a symbol of this pursuit. Fallen leaves were also a symbol of the seasons, representing the change of life and the change of seasons. In literature, falling leaves were often used to express the changes of seasons and life. For example, in the Water Margins, Lin Chong once said when he was gathering at Liangshanbo: "Where is the wine tonight?" by the willows 'banks the morning breeze and waning moon. This year's departure should be a good time and good scenery in vain. Even if there are a thousand kinds of amorous feelings, who else can I tell?" Among them,"Willow Bank" implied that Lin Chong would leave Liangshan Lake to find a new direction in life. Falling leaves in literary works had a rich image and profound meaning. It was a symbol of the impermanence of life, the change of seasons, and the pursuit of goals.