What role do the poems in "A Dream of Red Mansions" play in the creation? Here, we explain their role in creation from six aspects: theme, creative intention, plot structure, image shaping, predicting the ending, creating atmosphere and reflecting style. It must be noted that the same poem may have two or more functions, and only the main function is pointed out here.
(1) Highlight the theme and ideas of the work.
(2) Explain the motivation and reason for creation.
(3) Expand the story structure and plot.
(4) Shape the character image and personality.
(5) Foreshadowing the character’s fate and ending.
(6) Create story scenes and atmosphere.
(7) Reflect the style and color of the whole book. On the whole, the poems of "A Dream of Red Mansions" have the characteristics of "Five Modernizations" and reflect the style and color of "A Dream of Red Mansions".
First, personalization: Most of the poems in "A Dream of Red Mansions" are personalized works.
Second, poeticization: In the development of Chinese poetry, lyrical short poems are far richer and more developed than narrative long poems.
Third, lyricism: The functions of poetry and prose have been obvious since ancient times. Poetry is better at lyricism, and prose is better at narrative.
Fourth, mystification: The most puzzling thing about "A Dream of Red Mansions" is that it is shrouded in mystery.
Fifth, tragedy: "A Dream of Red Mansions" is a great tragedy, and most of the poems are covered with a veil of sadness. The so-called "the sound of lamentation is everywhere in Hualin" is " The tragic theme of "Dream of Red Mansions" serves.