Let's talk about Miss Lucy

In the hot comments, I saw some words that I don't like Lucy wishing this character to die, so I want to talk about this character.

Yes, lucy is not likable, especially in such a story where the vast majority of women are single-handedly overcoming obstacles and their harsh living environment, she is cowardly, lacking in words, and causing trouble. But does being unlikable mean the character should disappear? I don't think so. Evaluating the existence value of a character should be based on how she contributes to the story or reflects the character of an important character. For me, the biggest significance of the role of lucy is that she embodies the human side of Mrs. Wells' character.

Lucy is very contradictory. She grew up in the red light district, her mother is a prostitute who grew up from scratch, and her sister is a few years older than her and is a famous figure in London, but she did not inherit the killing decision of the previous generation. Her cowardice, sensitivity to literature and art, and her painful expression during sex all seemed so out of place like the red headband she was reluctant to pick up. However, why is the daughter of a prostitute, a girl destined to take over the mantle of the next generation, so weak and bullying. Perhaps it was from the doting of the mother.

Mrs. Wells can really be said to be ruthless, driving away the former "employee" who had nowhere to go, watching the prospective Duke lose blood until she fell into a coma and strangling her, in order to borrow money, she can serve the old man in front of her "husband". However, in addition to her dream of being the top card, her youngest daughter's cowardly, weak, simple and deceitful character makes her not like her daughter. "A loving mother is a bad boy", no matter how cruel Mrs. Wells is outside , I should have given enough care to Lucy within the scope of my ability at home, so Lucy's character is understandable.

In Famous Shu, almost every character has an intersection with Mrs. Wells. They are her enemies, comrades, lovers, children and subordinates. The play against people of different identities reflects her different aspects. Sometimes people make up for what they lack. Mrs. Wells' unprincipled partiality towards this young daughter who is temporarily unable to be independent in all aspects may be a reflection of her remaining weak side.