Study on Female Role Image Construction in A Dream of Splendor and Its Positive Influence on Society Based on Postmodern Feminism and Femininity

School of Government Administration, sociology, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518061, China

^* Corresponding author: 2020031704@email.szu.edu.cn

Abstract

In recent years, feminism is increasingly discussed in Chinese social media, which means that people become more aware of and interested in learning about feminist issues in China. In order to satisfy the audience's pursuit of feminist values, more and more TV plays tend to create “Strong Female Lead” themes. This paper will focus on the drama “A Dream of Splendor”, which is also based on the same theme. In order to study the drama's image of female characters and its positive impact on society, the drama's plot and secondary data, such as media and audience reviews of this drama, will be analyzed in this paper. It is found that the female characters in this drama present diverse image characteristics when fighting against patriarchy, and the growth and transformation of women's awakening of consciousness are also demonstrated to the audience. In addition, the images and plot settings of the drama fit the reality and reflect the dilemmas of contemporary women. This not only arouses the audience’s empathy but also promotes the audience’s in-depth exploration and thinking about feminism. Meanwhile, the drama’s innovation in the portrayal of women is a positive reference for the creation of subsequent ancient costume dramas with the theme of “strong female protagonist”.