The Chinese legend of the butterfly lovers - Lijun Zhang
TED-Ed・4 minutes read
A determined girl named Zhu Yingtai disguises herself as a boy to attend the Confucius Academy, where she meets Liang Shanbo and they become close friends. Despite excelling in her studies, Yingtai is forced to leave the academy and return home, leading to a tragic end where she joins Shanbo in death, transforming into butterflies.
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- Zhu Yingtai's determination to pursue education by disguising herself as a boy highlights the societal barriers faced by women in accessing learning opportunities, showcasing the sacrifices and risks individuals are willing to take for knowledge and self-improvement.
- The tragic love story between Yingtai and Liang Shanbo underscores the devastating consequences of societal norms and expectations, revealing the profound impact of gender roles and societal pressures on personal happiness and fulfillment, ultimately resulting in a heart-wrenching tale of love and loss.
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Who is Zhu Yingtai?
Zhu Yingtai is a determined girl who disguises herself as a boy to attend the Confucius Academy in Hangzhou.
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Summary
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Forbidden love at Confucius Academy ends tragically.
- Zhu Yingtai, a determined girl, disguises herself as a boy to attend the Confucius Academy in Hangzhou, with her parents' reluctant approval under the condition of secrecy and eventual return to traditional roles.
- Yingtai meets Liang Shanbo on her journey to the academy, and they become close friends, studying together and sharing a room, despite Yingtai's secretive behavior and growing rumors about her true identity.
- After excelling in her studies for three years, Yingtai is forced to leave the academy and return home, where she is betrothed to another man, causing heartbreak for both her and Shanbo, who falls ill and eventually dies, leading to a tragic end where Yingtai joins him in death, transforming into butterflies.
