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The gravity of the situation is that, Weili has no one to support
her. Hulan cannot help her out with her personal problems. In
fact, Hulan feels that she should prove herself to be a better wife
by giving her consent to his overtures. If Wen Fu would have
been prosecuted after the accident, Weili could have got some
peace of mind at least for some days. However, Hulan intervenes
and compels Jiaguo, to not lodge a case against Wen Fu. By
doing so, Hulan feels that she has proven herself to be a loyal
friend. Weili is very disappointed but has to pretend that she is
grateful to her friend for having saved her husband from being
jailed.
Weili rationalizes her trauma by comparing herself with Jesus.
Jesus Christ had to suffer a lot in his life; his crucifixion
symbolizes a sacrifice for humanity. But Weili cannot justify in
the same way with her case. The tortures, which Christ had to
face in his life, had a purpose and a moral lesson. His life is a
message for the world. But why should she suffer? The agony,
which she faces at Wen FuÂ’s hands, has no meaning or purpose.
Nobody is going to worship her as the person who suffers the
most. Maybe it would be better if she compares herself with the
Kitchen GodÂ’s Wife. Weili feels her life somewhat coincides
with that of the Kitchen GodÂ’s Wife. During the Chinese New
Year, people worship and appease the Kitchen God for their
gains. But his virtuous and hardworking wife is forgotten. In fact
it was only because of her that, he could gain the status of a
"God," but all this does not count. Similarly, WeiliÂ’s hardships
go un-rewarded, in fact unnoticed. She finds it very difficult to
bear this neglect but at the same time she is helpless.
When Yiku dies in the hospital Weili is emotionally shattered,
but at the same time she also experiences some sort of relief.
This is because she feels that, in the long run, it is better to die a
quick death rather than face a bitter, harsh life as the one that she
has to live. "Good for you, little one," Weili says, "youÂ’ve
escaped. Good for you." By saying this, Weili tries to console
herself at the loss of her dear baby. But she can forgive Wen Fu
who is, in a way, responsible for YikuÂ’s death.
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