DREAMS OF THE RED CHAMBER

By: Cao Xueqin

1. Jia Baoyu (Chia Pao-yu) - The central character, born with a magical piece
of jade in his mouth.

2. Lin Daiyu - Baoyu's cousin and one of his love interests, known for her
beauty and fragile nature.

3. Xue Baochai - Another cousin of Baoyu and a love interest, known for her
practical and down-to-earth nature.

4. Wang Xifeng - Baoyu's elder cousin, known for her intelligence and
management skills.

5. Grandmother Jia (Dowager) - The matriarch of the Jia family, plays a crucial
role in family dynamics.

6. Jia Zheng - Baoyu's father, a strict and traditional figure in the family.

7. Jia Yuanchun - Baoyu's elder sister and a concubine to the Emperor,

involved in political aspects of the story.

8. Wang Xi-feng - The wife of Baoyu's elder brother, Jia Lian, known for her
wit and resourcefulness.

9. Lady Wang - Baoyu's mother, who cares deeply for her son.

10.Aunt Xue - Lin Daiyu's mother and a central character in the story.

11.Qin Keqing - Baoyu's half-sister, whose story is intertwined with family

intrigues.

12.Jia Lian - Baoyu's elder brother, known for his indulgent lifestyle.

13.Shi Xiangyun - A distant relative and a close friend of Lin Daiyu.

14.You Erjie - Lin Daiyu's maid and confidante.

15.Granny Liu - A servant in the Jia family.

SCENE 1
Setting:

Jia family's compound in Beijing

*Introduce Prince Jia Baoyu

Diaz : Ladies and gentlemen, honored guests, and distinguished members of the court, it is with
great pleasure and immense honor that we gather here today to witness the introduction of a
noble figure, a beacon of royalty, and a symbol of grace and leadership.

Presenting to you, Royal Highness, [Jia Baoyu], heir to the throne and embodiment of the legacy
of