Dark Gate

《Mr. Lu Xun》The fifth episode “Dark Gate” deeply explores Mr. Lu Xun's profound exploration in literature and thought, as well as the burden he bears as an enlightener.The title of this episode, "Dark Gate", comes from Lu Xun's self-description, symbolizing his attempt to open a path to light for future generations, although this path is full of difficulties and challenges.

This episode analyzes in detail the metaphor of "Dark Gate" mentioned in Lu Xun's 1919 article "How We Be Fathers Now", emphasizing his criticism of traditional constraints and his expectation for the free growth of the next generation.Lu Xun believed that as awakened parents and intellectuals, they must shoulder the heavy responsibility of breaking the shackles of tradition and creating a brighter and freer future for their children.

By reviewing Lu Xun's life and works, such as the symbolist prose poems in "Weeds", this collection will show how Lu Xun explored the darkness and light deep in his heart in his personal literary creation, as well as his profound insights into human nature.Images such as the "long snake eating itself" written by Lu Xun reflect his thoughts on the conflict between the individual and society, tradition and modernity, as well as the individual's struggle to seek self-salvation in the darkness.

In addition, the fifth episode will also explore Lu Xun's role in the New Culture Movement and how he became a prominent figure in that era through his writing, such as the short stories in - Scream - and - Wandering - and a large number of essays.The pioneers of thought have worked hard to block the gate of darkness, allowing those who come after us to see the dawn of hope.