Zhang Ziyi - The Warrior's Love: The Story of Jen Yu in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Jen Yu is a central character in the film "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", played by Zhang Ziyi. She is introduced as the daughter of a wealthy and powerful governor in ancient China. Jen Yu is portrayed as a young, strong, independent and strong-willed woman who is also a skilled warrior and swordfighter.
Jen Yu first appears in the film when she steals the Green Destiny sword from Li Mu Bai and Shu Lien, who are on their way to deliver the sword to its new owner. She steals the sword because she has fallen in love with Li Mu Bai, who is her teacher and also a friend of Shu Lien. She feels that she has no hope of getting Li Mu Bai's attention because she is a governor's daughter and also because Li Mu Bai is in love with Shu Lien.
Despite her reputation as a thief, Jen Yu is also shown as a highly talented and dedicated martial artist. She is trained by Jade Fox, a nefarious warrior who wants to use Jen Yu's skills for her own gain. However, Jen Yu does not fully agree with Jade Fox's nefarious goals and she feels that she wants to use her skills for good.
Throughout the film, Jen Yu is involved in several stunning martial arts battles with Li Mu Bai and Shu Lien. She shows extraordinary martial arts skills and great courage. However, she also experiences inner conflicts as she feels guilty for stealing the sword and also because she feels that she is not worthy of Li Mu Bai because she is not a true warrior.
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In the end, Jen Yu finds that she does not have to be perfect to be loved by Li Mu Bai or to achieve her life goals. She finds that she can use her skills for good and makes the right choice by returning the sword to Li Mu Bai and deciding to leave her life as a warrior behind. She chooses to live a peaceful life and continues to train and improve herself.
Jen Yu's character is a complex and multidimensional one, who goes through a journey of self-discovery and growth throughout the movie. Her story arc is portrayed in a sensitive and realistic way, showing that love, courage and redemption are not exclusively reserved for the perfect ones but for everyone who are willing to fight for what they believe in and makes the right choices. Her role in the movie is not just a love interest but also a strong female character who stands on her own, and her presence in the film adds depth and complexity to the story.
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