Why is the first chapter of Dream of the Red Chamber the Story of the Stone?

'Dream of the Red Chamber' was also known as 'Story of the Stone' because the main characters and plot of this novel originated from a piece of rock called 'stone'. In the novel, the stone became the residence of the Jia family and the birthplace of Jia Baoyu. It was also an object and scene that appeared many times in the story. At the same time,"stone" also became the theme and symbol of the novel, representing the impermanence of life and the unpredictability of fate. In addition, the plot of the novel was also full of magic and supernatural phenomena, such as Lin Daiyu's death, Xue Baochai's monk, etc. These plots had a certain connection with the stone culture and Taoism. Therefore, the fact that the name of 'Dream of the Red Chamber' contained the element of 'stone' also reflected its cultural background and theme.

The reason why 'Dream of the Red Chamber' was called 'Story of the Stone' was because the main characters, plots, and scenes in the novel all took place in a stone house, and stones were one of the important elements in the novel. The name 'Story of the Stone' originated from the stone image in the novel. It closely connected the stone with the theme, plot and characters of the novel, reflecting the fantasy and fictional nature of the novel. At the same time, the name "Story of the Stone" was also related to the myths and legends about stones in traditional Chinese novels and had a certain cultural meaning.

Dream of the Red Chamber was called the Story of the Stone because the story in the novel took place in an illusory world called the Story of the Stone. This world was described as a natural environment made of stones and vegetation. The characters, plots, and stories all originated from the Story of the Stone. The name of the novel,"Dream of the Red Chamber", was also derived from a part of "Story of the Stone" to highlight the theme and meaning of this fictional world.

The first chapter of 'Dream of the Red Chamber' mainly talked about three things: Jia Baoyu was a stone that descended to the mortal world, while Lin Daiyu was a crimson pearl immortal grass that descended to the mortal world. Zhen Shiyin met a monk and a Taoist priest in his dream and heard the story about the Crimson Pearl Immortal Grass and the Shenying Attendant. Zhen Shiyin and Jia Yucun met and sponsored Jia Yucun to become an official. However, Zhen Shiyin's daughter, Yinglian, went missing, and his house was caught in a fire, causing Zhen Shiyin to become a monk.

The first chapter of 'Dream of the Red Chamber' was a very subjective question, because everyone's feelings and understanding of this book might be different. However, we can draw some general views about the first chapter of Dream of the Red Chamber. According to the document [2] in the search results, the author Cao Xueqin introduced the origin and purpose of the book in the first chapter. He hoped to use this book to record those people who were worth remembering, and to express the sorrow of the decline of the Jia family. From this, one could see the author's touch and thoughts on social phenomena. In addition, the document [4] mentioned the comparison of the fates of Zhen Shiyin and Jia Yucun in the first chapter. Zhen Shiyin was going downhill, while Jia Yucun was climbing up the path of life. This comparison might trigger the readers to think about life and fate. In addition, the document [3] mentioned that the first time it allowed the author to re-recognize youth. In the Grand View Garden, there lived a group of teenage boys and girls. Their understanding and experience of youth was full of dreams, sadness, and uncertainty. This might trigger readers to think about youth and growth. In summary, the first chapter of 'Dream of the Red Chamber' might include thoughts on social phenomena, fate, and youth. However, because the search results provided did not give a specific review, it was impossible to give an accurate answer.

The first chapter of 'Dream of the Red Chamber' showed the readers a series of plots and characters, which made people very interested in the whole story. Among them, the rise and fall of Zhen Shiyin's family was vividly described, indicating the fate of the Jia family. This time, it also introduced the origins of Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu. Their love story became an important clue in the entire novel. The author, Cao Xueqin, expressed her nostalgia for her prosperous old dream and her sorrow for her family's decline through self-narration. In addition, the readers could also feel the author's talent and creative intentions, as well as his observation and thinking of real life. All in all, the first chapter of 'Dream of the Red Chamber' left a deep impression on the readers, raising their expectations for the subsequent plot and the fate of the characters.

Dream of the Red Chamber-Story of the Stone was the name given to the two classical Chinese novels, Dream of the Red Chamber and Story of the Stone. 'Dream of the Red Chamber' was a novel about the aristocratic society of the Qing Dynasty. It used the love story of Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu, and others as the main thread to show the hypocrisy, depravity, and sorrow of the aristocratic society. " Story of the Stone " was a novel with a stone as the main character. It mainly described the magical experience of the stone being born from the stone and the various relationships between the stone and humans. These two novels were both classics in the history of Chinese literature and were hailed as the pinnacle of Chinese classical novels.

The reason why 'Dream of the Red Chamber' was also known as 'Story of the Stone' was because its story background and characters revolved around a stone. In the novel, this stone was called "The Story of the Stone". It was the turning point of the protagonist Jia Baoyu's life experience, emotional entanglement, and fate. In addition, there were many plots and symbolic meanings related to stones in the novel, such as stones representing fate, the god of fate, fate entanglement, etc. Hence,'Story of the Stone' was also a famous nickname for 'Dream of the Red Chamber'.

The Story of the Stone was originally a classic novel about the love story between Jia Baoyu and Lin Daiyu. It was later adapted into Dream of the Red Chamber for various reasons. According to legend, the reason why 'Story of the Stone' was adapted into 'Dream of the Red Chamber' was mainly because of the changes in literary schools and aesthetic trends at that time. In the Ming Dynasty, novels gradually changed from reflecting the perspective of folk life to the spiritual world of literati and scholar-bureaucrats. Cao Xueqin, the author of the Story of the Stone, was a typical literati. Therefore, after his work was adapted into Dream of the Red Chamber, it incorporated more of the literati's tastes and aesthetic concepts, and at the same time, it reflected the social style of the Ming Dynasty and the inner world of the characters more comprehensively. In addition,"Dream of the Red Chamber" also became a classic of Chinese classical novels because of its unique narrative structure and a large number of detailed descriptions. It also left behind a valuable wealth that was difficult to surpass for future generations.

The first two chapters of 'Dream of the Red Chamber', which depicted the relationship between the Jia family's characters, were as follows: ``` grandmother Jia Jia Baoyu Lin Daiyu Father Jia Jia Zheng Xue baochai lady Wang Wang Xifeng Shi Xiangyun Jia yuanchun Jia yingchun Jia Tanchun Jia Xichun miaoyu Sister Jia Qiao ``` Why was the Dream of the Red Chamber called the Story of the Stone? 'Story of the Stone' was the original name of the Chinese classic novel 'Dream of the Red Chamber'. The story of Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu and others was set in the Jia family mansion. Because the characters, plot, and fate in the novel were all based on the stone itself, it was called the Story of the Stone. At the same time, a large number of poems and couplets in the novel were also based on the stone culture, so the novel was also called "Story of the Stone".