Money as in most society’s is pivotal to its survival. Money is sometimes valued much more than the human being itself is. Money and the thought of affluence often deter many humans from things one loves such as: family, spouse, and ones own feelings. Feng Meng-long’s story, “Du Tenth Sinks the Jewelry Box in Anger,” is an authentic representation of how money is valued between Du Tenth and Li Jia. In the eyes of Du Tenth money is not what she values the most whereas, Li Jia seems to only think about money and the affect it has upon him. Li Jia consistent dwelling upon money along with him not trusting Du Tenth, is the reason that she does not survive. In this story, love is shown to have a price and that price literally cost Du Tenth her life. This notion of abandonment, love and money are significant to the theme of the play.
Li Jia is a man of little dominance and easy to manipulate. First, Li Jia lacks financial stability to support his wife Du Tenth; as a result, he is easily persuaded with the thought of financial gain. Love is an intense feeling of tender affection and compassion, something that Li Jia lacked. Du Tenth is in love with Li Jia to an extent that she does not consume herself with his unfortunate financial st
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He does not deem Du Tenth worthy enough of going to his home because of her status as a prostitute. Li Jia belief that money, power, respect are the keys to life proves to be fatal. The ultimate force that seems to be the leading factor in Li Jia decision to abandon Du Tenth is his thought of what his family would do because of his relationship with Du Tenth. To make the situation worse Li Jia is to blame in its entirety. Li Jia could never be contempt with what he has because everything that meant something to him is gone. The damage has been done and the perfect example of true romance is gone forever. Du Tenth is dead and Li Jia will forever be lonely and grief stricken because his true love is no more. ” However, this is clearly not the case for Du Tenth and Li Jia. This quote implies that the counsel, Sun Fu, should have not been such an influence to Li Jia where he disowns Du Tenth.
In conclusion, love is shown to have a price. So one may ponder, what is the aftermath of this romance?
In a marriage, when a couple accepts his or her vow it is suppose to be “for better or worse until death do us part. This betrayal is a direct result of Li Jia not trusting in her. Thus, the thought of this tragedy will forever burden his heart. “The young master was both ashamed and grieved.
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