Jin Ping Mei Character Genealogy - Liu Xinwu's Comments, Dai Dunbang's Illustrations (2 Volumes)

Author: Dai Dunbang
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: The author primarily depicts among the three female protagonists in The Golden Lotus, Li Ping'er, Pan Jinlian, and Pang Chunmei, which one is more engaging to readers. Because in her relationship with Ximen Qing, there is a love that transcends mere physical desire. "And this lustful man, Ximen Qing, also shows gentleness, tolerance, and kindness in his love for her, making him seem more human." When evaluating Pan Jinlian, he states, "She is portrayed as a 'sexual being' who is constantly thinking of lust and debauchery, and in her characterization, it is inevitable that she lacks 'simplicity'. Although her personality is depicted as vividly." As for Pang Chunmei, this "major character" accounting for one-fifth of the entire book, the author believes, "Her series of actions constitute an open mockery and ruthless deconstruction of traditional Confucian ethics by the declining urban society."