Women's Novels of the Late Qing Dynasty: Huang Xiangqiu (2)
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"Yellow Hydrangea" is a novel in the late Qing Dynasty, which is unique and unique in the literary world of the late Qing Dynasty. It centered on the sharp and sensitive social issue at that time - the issue of women's liberation, described the awakening of modern women's consciousness, shaped women's social image, explored new gender relations, presented a distinctive modern consciousness and modern character, and had a positive and far-reaching impact on the emergence and development of modern Chinese novels, especially modern women's novels. The protagonist of the novel is named Huang Xiangqiu. "Huang" refers to the yellow race, and "Hydrangea" means "embroidered into a whole earth." She was the representative of the new women at that time. She was originally an illiterate, good wife and mother-like old-era woman. Influenced by her husband Huang Tongli's reform ideas, she gave up. He also received advice from the French Madame Roland in a dream, and his knowledge improved greatly. She inspired two nuns and united a group of people through their speaking and singing. She and her husband opened separate schools for boys and girls. With the support of the newly appointed officials, a new school was built, and the cooperation between the government and the people achieved great results, giving the Liberty Village where they live a completely new look. Then he went to neighboring villages to start a business and also achieved success. However, due to the succession of ignorant officials, the village destroyed education and acted in reverse. In the end, the Huangs led the Free Village to establish an armed force and implement local independence.
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