On the theme of drama, the theme of love and ethics is combined in the Moon Pavilion. Wang Ruilan and Jiang Shilong got married in the war. They don't have parents' orders or matchmakers' words, so they are not suitable for each other. This was intolerable by the society at that time, so they were opposed by Wang Zhen. However, the work affirms the behavior of the young men and women, and accuses Wang Zhen of being ungrateful for "trying to break up the husband and wife by virtue of power". Through the conflict between characters, the absurdity of feudal ethics was exposed, and Wang Ruilan was praised for not forgetting the past and being loyal to love. The play also describes the beautiful feelings of people supporting each other in times of crisis from many aspects, such as the deep and happy friendship between Mrs. Wang and Jiang Ruilian, Wang Ruilan and Jiang Ruilian, and Jiang Shilong and Mantuo, and the images of simple and warm-hearted innkeeper Huang Gong and his wife are also quite touching. Since the Jin and Yuan Dynasties, wars have been frequent, and the people have suffered from the pain of being displaced and separated, and they have increasingly felt the value of loyal love and pure friendship. ?

In the image-building, it reveals the simple wishes and demands of the ancient people. Wang Ruilan's artistic image has entrusted the playwright's ideal, which is real and touching. She was born in Shangshufu, and the war suddenly pushed her out of a comfortable family. She was helped and protected by Jiang Shilong in despair, and she was deeply grateful and loved. But after all, she is a noble family, deeply bound by feudal education, etiquette and honor concept, which has caused inner contradictions. An important development of her character is her resistance to Wang Zhen's atrocities that destroyed their marriage. ?

In terms of ideological expression, this drama praises the unswerving love between Jiang Shilong and Wang Ruilan. Through their love stories, it shows the pure character and sense of justice of the young men and women. As the minister of the Ministry of War, Wang Zhen, the father of Ruilan, is short-sighted, holds a narrow concept of gate valve and forcibly separates his daughter's happy marriage, which is obviously the object of criticism in his works. The harsh reality prompted her to break away from feudal ethics. The works in the second half show Wang Ruilan's persistent yearning for Jiang Shilong, his dissatisfaction with his father, and his deep pity for her righteous sister, Ruilian, whose fate is similar to her own.

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The story of "Moon Pavilion" takes place in the background of "upside down, people are in dire straits". The protagonist's experience is quite tragic. Their beautiful sentiment and strong will are full of confidence and hope for life, which makes the works interwoven with tragic atmosphere and comedy, and lyric comedy is the keynote of the whole play. Misunderstandings in Walking in the Rain (also known as Grab an Umbrella and Step on an Umbrella), Marrying a Merchant and Yue Bai, a lady in seclusion, are full of humorous comedy sentiment, and Kunqu opera and high-pitched tune are still often performed today, which are deeply loved by the audience. ?