An Analysis of the Image of Madame Shui in Chitchat of an Anonymous Old Man and Causes for Its Formation

Madame Shui is an important figure in Chitchat of an Anonymous Old Man. As the mother of the hero WEN Su-chen, her stories run through the whole book, and she plays an important role in the formation of the hero's personality and development of the novel's plot. She plays different role in different situation at different stage and has her unique features. As a female, she is learned, versatile, grateful and wise. As a mother, she is kind and strict, has the color of a father. Eventually, she has became the teacher of an emperor, and the goddess who is admired by all the people. The formation of her image is due to the Chinese society and culture as, and is closely related with the author's experience and state of mind in creation