"Divorce" depicts a group portrait. The story is based on the fact that Lao Li, a clerk at the Peking Finance Office, and others wanted to divorce. It criticizes some of the bad qualities of traditional Chinese citizens. It also expresses the young intellectuals' thinking about life and marriage, as well as their pursuit of love and ideals when traditional culture is impacted by new civilization.
"Divorce" is about "divorce", but no one is actually divorced. "Making do with it" has become a common way for all couples to resolve conflicts. The article is full of black humor and full of irony. The characters in it are both comedic and full of helplessness and sadness. The principles explained by Mr. Lao She can still be enlightening to current readers.
