Deciphering the Symbolism of the Mystic Stone: A Psychoanalytic Study of the Male Protagonist in The Story of the Stone
Abstract:The Story of the Stone is recognized as the peak of the classical Chinese novel, noted for its artistry and intricate characterization of Jia Bao-yu. Born with a stone in his mouth, he is like a character in a modern novel of magical realism who has left scholars and readers with many unresolved riddles despit...