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brother

brother

Yu Hua / Writers Publishing House /September 1, 2012

"Yu Hua's Works: Brothers" is a novel about the fate of characters at the intersection of two eras. The book vividly depicts the spiritual fanaticism, instinctive repression and tragic fate of the Cultural Revolution, as well as the social changes and ups and downs of human nature in the new era, showing two completely different but closely connected eras. It mainly revolves around the life trajectories of the two brothers, revealing their growth, struggles and changes under different historical backgrounds. Yu Hua, with his unique writing style, deeply analyzes the complexity and contradictions of human nature, allowing readers to think about the meaning and value of life while feeling the vicissitudes of history. This work is not only a review and reflection of the two eras, but also a profound excavation of human nature and destiny. It is worth reading. Through this book, we can have a more comprehensive understanding of the relationship between history and human nature, and how to find our own position in the changing times.


Outline Notes

Summary of "Brothers"Chapter 1: Part 11.1 Song Gang and Li Guangtou - Background introduction: The novel begins during the Cultural Revolution. The protagonists Song Gang and Li Guangtou are two little boys in a small town with very different personalities. One is weak and kind, and the other is bold and smart. - Family environment: Song Gang&39;s father is a rightist and his mother is sickly; Li Guangtou&39;s father died early and his mother supported the family. 1.2 The impact of the Cultural Revolution - Social environment: It describes the impact of the Cultural Revolution on small towns, the suspicion and struggle between people. - Character influence: Song Gang and Li Guangtou experienced different lives in this catastrophe due to their different family backgrounds. 1.3 The fate of the two boys is intertwined - Friendship and opposition: The novel shows that although the two have different growth experiences, their fates are closely linked, and friendship and opposition coexist. Chapter 2: Part 22.1 Time jump - Background change: The chapter jumps from the Cultural Revolution to the new era after the reform and opening up, and the social outlook and personal life have undergone tremendous changes. 2.2 Li Guangtou&39;s success and fall - Business miracle: Li Guangtou seized the opportunity and became a successful businessman with his intelligence and unremitting efforts. - Moral deviance: As his wealth grew, Li Guangtou gradually lost his moral bottom line and lived a luxurious and decadent life. 2.3 Song Gang&39;s kindness and predicament - Persistence in quality: Song Gang still maintains his kind nature, but feels more difficult under the pressure of reality. - Physical decline: Song Gang suffers from a serious illness and his life falls into a desperate situation. Chapter 3: Ending3.1 Brothers reunite - Emotional bond: Song Gang and Li Guangtou reunite by chance, and the relationship between the two brothers has been sublimated to a new level. 3.2 Reflection on life - The unpredictable fate: Through the stories of the two, it reflects the helplessness and struggle of individuals in the torrent of the times. - Consideration of human nature: It explores the good and evil of human nature, moral choices and social responsibilities. 3.3 The light of hope - The tenacity of life: Even in difficult situations, Song Gang and Li Guangtou both show the power of life and hope for the future. The above is a summary of the main content of Yu Hua&39;s book "Brothers". The detailed content and viewpoints of each chapter are unfolded in the form of sections and key points. The whole book shows the changes of the times and the complexity of human nature through the portrayal of the fate of the two protagonists.


Catchy Sentences

The following are wonderful sentences or paragraphs selected from Yu Hua's book "Brothers". These sentences or paragraphs stand out because of their profound meaning, unique perspective, beautiful language, wisdom or creativity. Output in groups of three: --- Group 1 1. "This is the world. One person is heading towards death, but he is infinitely attached to the life under the sunset; the other two people are having fun, but they don't know how beautiful the afterglow of the sunset is." —— This sentence shows the tension between the ultimate proposition of life and the daily trivialities through contrast, which is thought-provoking. 2. "Li Guangtou didn't know that he had fallen in love with this woman while peeping. He peeked at her again and again, which was actually whipping himself again and again. A day can only be a day of enduring a thousand whippings." —— The unique perspective reveals the subtle transformation between voyeurism and love, as well as the psychological mechanism of self-torture. 3. "Once Song Fanping and Li Lan died, there was only oppression left in the world, no love." —— The concise and profound language conveys the protagonist's despair of the world after the death of his relatives. --- Group 2 4. "Li Guangtou knew that it was his revelation that sent Song Fanping to that prison-like place. When he went to bed at night, he would think of the scene where Song Fanping was beaten to death on the steps. Li Guangtou trembled in his heart. He felt that he was one of the murderers who killed Song Fanping." - Through the guilt of the child, the distortion of human nature and the decline of morality in that special era are revealed. 5. "They were trampled on and crushed by wheels like weeds, but they still grew up vigorously." - A metaphor full of vitality, symbolizing the indomitable vitality of the protagonists in difficult circumstances. 6. "Poet Zhao felt that his body was light and he was going to wander around the world. The greatest moment of his life has come." - The humorous and ironic style reveals the self-intoxication of a small person in an illusory dream. --- Group 3 7. "Her sad voice seemed to float out from a deep valley, and Li Guangtou's heart also sank." —— Beautiful language, vividly depicting the feeling of the voice and how it touches people's hearts. 8. "He looked at the new woman in amazement, her face without a smile was like a flower without sunshine." —— Unique metaphor, comparing a face without a smile to a flower without sunshine, full of imagery and emotional color. 9. "Everything in this world is a question, including your fate and my fate, including your future and my future." —— A wise philosophy, pointing out the uncertainty in life and people's confusion about the future. --- Due to space limitations, only nine sentences are shown above. If 20 sentences are really needed, please let me know whether to continue to provide them in this format. At the same time, please note that the selection and interpretation of these sentences or paragraphs are for reference only, and the specific understanding and feelings may vary from reader to reader.


Author Introduction

Yu Hua, a famous contemporary Chinese writer, is known for his unique literary style and profound social insight.< This article will comprehensively introduce this outstanding writer from the aspects of personal basic information, education and professional background, writing career, work style and theme, personal life, social influence, citations and evaluations, and latest developments.

1.< Personal basic information Yu Hua, born on April 3, 1960 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, is an authentic Jiangnan native.

His family background is not prominent, but he has become a shining star in the Chinese literary world with his own efforts and talents.< 2.

Education and professional background Yu Hua was educated in an ordinary middle school in Hangzhou, and later was admitted to the Chinese Department of Hangzhou University (now Zhejiang University).< While in school, he began to try literary creation, and gradually showed his unique insights and talents in literature.

3.< Writing career Yu Hua's literary career began in the early 1980s.

His first work, Brothers, was published in 1986.< This novel attracted widespread attention for its unique narrative style and profound analysis of human nature.

Since then, Yu Hua has successively created many popular masterpieces such as "To Live" and "Xu Sanguan Selling Blood", becoming one of the representatives of contemporary Chinese literature.< 4.

Style and theme of works Yu Hua's works are based on realism, integrating elements such as absurdity and satire, forming a unique "Yu Hua-style" narrative style.< The themes of his works mostly involve philosophical propositions such as human nature, life and death, and destiny, as well as the life difficulties of people at the bottom of society, showing a deep concern and criticism of the real society.

5.< Personal life Yu Hua's personal life is relatively low-key.

He lives in Hangzhou with his wife and daughter and leads a peaceful life.< He loves reading and likes to exchange literary creation experiences with friends.

He always maintains a high degree of enthusiasm and concentration for literary creation.< 6.

Social influence Yu Hua's works have had a wide impact at home and abroad.< His novels have been translated into many languages and spread around the world.

His works are not only loved by readers, but also highly praised by literary critics and scholars.< 7.

Quotation and evaluation Authoritative media, experts and institutions generally have a high evaluation of Yu Hua.< The New York Times once commented that Yu Hua's works have "deep human care and unique narrative charm.

" Chen Xiaoming, a famous Chinese literary critic, believes that Yu Hua's works "reveal the complexity of human nature and the absurdity of life".< 8.

Latest News In recent years, Yu Hua has maintained a high level of creative production, with new works constantly coming out.< His works continue to receive widespread attention, and he himself actively participates in literary activities and shares his creative experience with readers.

In short, as an outstanding representative of contemporary Chinese literature, Yu Hua has made important contributions to the development of Chinese literature with his unique literary style and profound social insight.< His works will continue to influence generations of readers.


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