Chapter Ⅰ Qin Xianglian as a Beijing Opera 1. The origin of the story 2. Synopsis of the plotline 3. Main Characters 4. Performance and Influence 5. Summary of Chapter Ⅰ Chapter Ⅱ Interpretation and Appreciation 1. Interpretation 2. Appreciation Chapter Ⅲ Qin Xianglian Dramatis Personae Scene 1: Departure Scene 2: Marriage Scene 3: At the Inn Scene 4: In Chen's Palace Scene 5: Meeting Wang Yanling Scene 6: Birthday Party Scene 7: Temple Killing Scene 8: Execution Bibliography Appendix: The Beijing Opera ABC Works Consulted and Cited