Further Studying Of Shiao Tan-kwei Suicide From The Perspective Of Epoch

The death of Shiao Tan-kwei（筱丹桂） had not difference with other suicide in1947.However,the newspaper,televison,magazine and drama both reported theinformation about Shiao`s death, provided the platform for discussing which causedShiao poisoned. Even though the case had been hearing by the legal authorities, thediscussions were proceeding. After the People’s Republic of China was founded,Chang Chun-fan（张春帆） was sentenced for counter-revolutionary crime with thecase. The death of Shiao which had another layer of meaning.The Yue opera stardom played a key role in the communication process ofShiao’s suicide.Shiao’s fate was changed by Yue opera, this case is also affected by theopera. Since learning opera Shiao went out of Sheng County rural, arrived inShanghai and became a superstar. Of course, the reason of the case was discussedcontinuously that was also because opera. There were both changes and old-fashionedthings in the short life of Shiao.The Contradictions between old and new was one ofthe reasons for suicide. In spite of it has discussion surrounding the causes of suicidetoday, I think herself been the crux to die. Because this was an opera actress suicide,people could pay many attentions to. Social problems were the basis about discussionat each stage. In1930s~1940s Shanghai, less educated housewife in the event of aquarrel were more likely to commit suicide. The serious social problems that peoplediscussed were reflected, such as Women`s rights, economic problems, psychologicalproblems, etc.The death of Shiao and Yuen Ling-yuk（阮玲玉）Provided a platform forpublic discussion, but they had some difference. Continue to today the case of Shiaoplayed an important role in calling attention to women`s rights, which associated withthe character of the case, Xiao`s life experiences and social realities. Moreover,women themselves, Yue opera had a major impact.Since Shiao Tan-kwei suicided,public-media dominated the developments ofpublic opinion, Chang Chun-fan（张春帆）（Shiao`s common-law husband）wasaccused by public in highly. It was not only caused by the character of the case, butalso more from media reports. The mass midea had a vital role in propagating and shape the case. Sometimes the media pay more attention to economic interests;therefore, they may not be able to be absolutely fair and objective in reporting hersuicide. From the points of view on suicide coverages, the great media pay moreattention to professional standards and more cautious with manuscripts`quality. Butreaders were more willing to read the gossip news, developing the thoughts reversedfacts. The Yue opera Sisters（越剧姐妹） and the association of Shengxian countytouring Shanghai played a key role in the process of repeatedly hearing the case. AfterShiao`s death, the sisters resolutely denounced Chang Chun-fan, in opposition party,the association were actively to rescue Chang Chun-fan. The two sides hadnot-significant contests. In fact, two parties had contradictions too early, even sinceopera came to Shanghai.There were clear contradictions in association too. Thecontradictions`origin from the traditional gender hierarchy. In the past, female ownlow status. With the developments of Yue opera in Shanghai, the gender status hadbeen changed over the past. Disputes between the sexes were appearing theassociation and surrounding the case at the same time.