"The End of Life" focuses on the last year of Lu Xun's life. For Lu Xun, this year was not only a sprint for literary creation, but also a period of rapid deterioration in health.
Health Crisis: The opening chapter shows Lu Xun's declining health, and his struggle with illness becomes an important background to this period.Through excerpts from diaries and memoirs, he describes how he persisted in working despite his illness, which reflects his indomitable spirit.
Literary Creation: Detailed introduction to the important works completed by Lu Xun during this year, such as the final chapter of "The New Story", and how he continued to write on the sick bed, criticizing the current ills through essays, and making a strong voice of the times..
Social Activities and Influence: Shows that during this year, Lu Xun, despite his poor health, still actively participated in social activities, supported young writers, interacted with international friends such as Smedley, and his leadership role in the left-wing cultural movement.
The unfinished love affair with Mr. Fujino: Mentioning Lu Xun's memory of Mr. Fujino and the response caused by the article "Mr. Fujino" in Japan, showing his deep memory of his teacher and his expectations for the friendly relations between China and Japan.
Medical Controversy: An in-depth exploration of Lu Xun's medical situation, especially the relationship with the attending doctor Sudo Five Hundred San, as well as the outside world's doubts about Sudo's treatment of Lu Xun's condition. Although the final diagnosis and treatment process are controversial, Lu Xun is emphasizedTrust in doctors.