An Analysis of the Last Poem in Dream of the Red Chamber
"Dream of the Red Chamber" was a classic work of Chinese classical literature. The last poem was one of the most famous chapters, known as "The Story of the Stone," and it was also the ending of the entire novel. This poem narrates from the perspective of the stone, and through the description of the stone, it shows the complexity of human nature and the changes of fate. The following is an analysis of this poem: The theme of the last poem of 'Dream of the Red Chamber' was 'Story of the Stone' which implied the impermanence of life and the unpredictability of fate. Through the interaction between the stone and the mortal world, the poem depicted the fate and mental journey of the stone, showing the greed, selfishness, helplessness and detachment of human nature. The stone in the poem symbolized the human soul and its inner nature. It seemed cold and heartless, but in fact, it had its own inner world and emotions. In this poem, the fate of the stone was full of variables. It was given different missions and destinies, and experienced different storms and tribulations. Through the description of the stone, the author shows the impermanence and unpredictability of human fate, expressing the uncertainty and fragility of life. The stone in the poem also symbolized greed, selfishness, and helplessness in human nature. Humans tend to pursue materialistic desires and power while ignoring the true needs of their hearts. In this poem, the stone is described as a material being driven by desire, constantly pursuing higher value, but ultimately unable to withstand the accumulation of desire, which eventually led to its own destruction. The stone in the last poem also expressed a kind of detached emotion. The stone finally surpassed the temptation of the secular world and the accumulation of desire to obtain inner peace and freedom. In this poem, the stone became an existence that transcended matter. It showed the realm of human beings 'pursuit of transcending matter. In summary, the last poem of 'Dream of the Red Chamber' shows the complexity of human nature and the changes of fate through the perspective of a stone. It also shows the impermanence of life and the unpredictability of fate. This poem not only reflected the author's deep insight into human nature, but also expressed the helplessness and detachment of human beings in the face of fate.
