Analyzing Lu Xun’s complex position using “A Madman’s Diary” as a guide

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10.2991/978-2-38476-277-4_2How to use a DOI?

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Lu Xun; politics and literature; complex stance

Abstract

Influenced by the special times, Lu Xun’s literature has been excessively influenced by the May Fourth Movement, revolution, and politics, thus partially ignoring the profound thinking about life and humanity. This article attempts to distance itself from political and ideological factors and explore the will and stance hidden beneath the critical color in Lu Xun’s literary works. Lu Xun’s literary works show a complexity because they maintain a certain distance from politics, that is, the recognition and uncertainty of self-worth and belief of small individuals in turbulent times and the deep powerlessness of individuals in the transition between the old and the new, unable to escape the shackles of the old system both socially and personally. However, its value lies in Lu Xun’s guidance of the flaws in reality through this profound literary exploration. This article will use “A Madman’s Diary” as an introduction to provide a more detailed discussion of the complexity of Lu Xun’s texts.

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AU  - Zhengyi Zhu
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BT  - Proceedings of the 2024 10th International Conference on Humanities and Social Science Research (ICHSSR 2024)
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