For the three geishas in "Memoirs of a Geisha", why did only Chiyo get happiness in the end?

American writer Arthur Gordon wrote the novel "Memoirs of a Geisha" through the real memories of Japanese geisha. In 2005, this novel was remade into a movie. It was performed by Chinese superstars Gong Li, Michelle Yeoh and Zhang Ziyi, describing the splendid and sad life of Japanese geisha.

Speaking of which, "Memoirs of a Geisha" and our Gongdou drama have different tunes and equal functions. They are both stories of the heroine and the monsters upgrading and finally reaching the pinnacle of life, just the background. It was replaced by the Zhiyuan in Kyoto, Japan, where there are row upon row of homes, and there are graceful geishas living in them. They provide Japanese men with singing and dancing entertainment. After they become famous prostitutes, they will be taken care of by high-ranking officials and nobles. worry.

Love? It is basically impossible. Everyone is acting on the spot, and feelings will only cause trouble. Chu Tao, played by Gong Li, is a generation of famous prostitutes, who is glamorous and overwhelming. However, she is afraid of the beauty of Chiyo (played by Zhang Ziyi), so she suppresses her everywhere. But the domineering Chu Tao has a weakness, that is, he fell in love with the poor boy Koichi, but was discovered by the owner of the house, Mrs. He Tian, ​​who was suppressed, and the lover also fled. This left eternal pain in Chu Tao's heart.

Although Michelle Yeoh played the famous prostitute Zhen Meiyu is more mature and wise, she can't escape the word "love" either. Knowing that the boss hired the baron was fascinated by the Chiyo who supported her, she still couldn't help feeling sad.

But even in such a weak position, Chiyo grew up all the way to the most famous geisha in Kyoto, and eventually reaped love. If Chiyo and his predecessors Hatsudo and Maimiwa have What's different is to keep one's self, aim firm and not forget the original intention.

01 The feeling that the added value is greater than the attractiveness will not last long

Chiyo can harvest true love. It was decided from the beginning. When she sat on the bridge and felt sad, the president appeared and gave her encouragement. This planted the seeds of love in Xiao Chiyo's heart. From then on, she approached her lover step by step until she was finally with him. It can be said that the friendship between Chiyo and the chairman has not been mixed with anything.

In contrast, to the Baron, Zhen Meiyu is just the most favored woman in every scene. The original purpose is to have fun, not "Zhen Meiyu". It will also be a "fake Meiyu". When he saw the younger and more beautiful Chiyo, of course he would not hesitate to be in love with Miya.

And Zhen Meiyu did not see her feelings for the baron clearly. At the beginning, she rushed to the arms of the baron. It was also because the baron’s money and power brought her asylum. It was a transaction that you wished and gave birth to feelings. It can only become wishful thinking.

This involves a psychological theory, that is, the added value of love. The liking for a person can be divided into two parts. One part is pure attraction, which means that all external conditions are discarded and the person still likes the person himself; the other part is the added value of the other person. The popular point is the social condition, including his Economic conditions, social status. If attractiveness is subjective, then the added value is objective.

has a very classic love declaration: "I like you, not only you, but also the way I am with you." This sentence explains it very well. The existence of added value of love. Especially when a woman has nothing, strong added value will have a huge temptation to a woman. Once she grows up, she can easily have the life she wants by her own ability, and the added value will become zero. Her feelings for men It all depends on how attractive it is.

is like Xiuhe played by Zhou Xun in "Orange is Red". She married the master when her family was poor. After marriage, she was favored by the master and lived a carefree life. Only then did she discover that she really loved the master. Younger brother.

So we can't deny the existence of the added value of love, we must consider realistic factors in society. But for a person's liking, attraction should still account for the majority, just like Chiyo's for the president. There is no attractiveness, only added value, not feelings, asking everyone to take what they need, don't mix up, Otherwise, like Zhen Meiyu, only oneself will be injured in the end.

02 Unreserved delivery, easy to lose everything

Chiyo is always reserved. Before the president reveals her mind, she has always maintained a wait-and-see attitude towards the president and does not take the initiative I will not act rashly, and I have not forgotten my self-growth. It can be said that Chiyo has self-preservation.

In contrast, Chutao committed this taboo. During the period when she competed with Zhen Meiyu, she didn't lose in terms of talents and looks, the only thing was that she didn't hold true Meiyu. When I fell in love with Koichi, I didn’t distinguish between locations, occasions and trysts. Rumors and talks have long been circulated among the servants. Although it is not revealed in the movie, other geishas, ​​including those high-ranking officials, will also hear about it, so I guess this is Chutao never Find the reason for the long-term employers like the Baron.

The most fatal thing is that her desperate choice is still wrong. After their affairs were discovered by Mrs. Hetian, fortunately, he fled. He probably didn't really love Chutao, but just wanted to give her a free one-night spring supper. The reason is that Chutao was stunned by the illusion of love. She didn't give herself time to observe each other, so she was too easy to be sincere.

There are always such tragedies in the real world. Many people find themselves encountering "scumbags" and "scumbags" when they give their hearts. In fact, there are always scumbags, but can you tell them? Rely on my own ability.

Before a relationship becomes a positive result, it will experience several periods of attraction, falling in love, enthusiasm, dullness, and boredom. From the dull period, passion will no longer blind the eyes, and the other party's defects will gradually be exposed. This one At the stage, you can calm down and observe the character and character of the opponent.

So until the end of the boredom period, people in the relationship should maintain a rational mentality. From ancient times to the present, there are numerous descriptions of such tragic women. For example, Madame Bovary, who still yearns for a legendary love after marrying, has afflicted twice but met with unsatisfaction, and was framed by her lover. Debts can only end up with the tragic result of taking poison and committing suicide.

Many people say that people who are too easy to deliver will have no good results. This sentence is a bit absolute, but it also makes sense, because everyone will encounter many relationships in their lives, but true love is numbered. The others are all exercises, so why bother with too much attention? Once you get weak, you are no longer able to meet the true feelings.

03 Clear self-awareness is very important

Although Qiandai is a geisha, the honor and disgrace are in the hands of men, but what is rare is that she neither tends to be inflamed, nor stubborn and arrogant. I have a very clear understanding.

She knew that in Japan in the Showa era, she was in a weak position and could not fight head-on for rights and interests, so she knew how to compromise. Even though she liked the chairman in her heart, she knew the reality and finally committed herself to Dr. Crab temporarily for her future. Although the struggle of the thousand generations is not shown in the movie, I think she is extremely unwilling in her heart.

And Chiyo is soft outside and strong inside. First of all, she knows what she wants and is willing to work hard for her goals. She fell in love with the president, and decided to become a geisha, because that way, she could be closer to her loved one. Miyah once warned her: "As a geisha, what can we expect?" This is also Miyah's helpless summary of her tragedy. But Chiyo never felt that she was unworthy. She practiced her skills diligently and allowed herself to grow into the best geisha in Kyoto, and finally stood by her lover.

Secondly, she knows what she should refuse. The baron plots against her, facing the glory and wealth close at hand, for the sake of innocence, Qiandai resolutely guards himself like a jade. On the other hand, Mr. Shen Jiang has been taking good care of Chiyo until the time has passed, and he still hopes Chiyo will be the woman next to him. However, Chiyo had always refused when he could choose, and even bluntly expressed his state of mind to Shen Jiang. Thanks to her determination, the president can understand Chiyo's mind at the last juncture, and in the end, the lover will eventually become married.

Qiandai’s character is really as described in the movie, "Hit brings water, water is omnipotent, water can conquer soil, fire, and even gold." I think this is also intentional by the author. The ideal female image portrayed, a water-based woman, soft on the outside and strong on the inside, uses her own unique ability to conquer something harder than a rock, and finally get everything she wants.

Although we live in different eras and their status and status are not the same, Chiyo still has something to learn from modern women. We may be ordinary and may have limited abilities, but we still have the opportunity to bring our own characteristics to the fullest. Like a drop of nectar, it seems gentle and silent, but it is indeed a place where light gathers.