How I Read Scar Literature

Scar literature is a genre of Chinese literature that mainly describes the political, social, and cultural trauma and suffering that China experienced from the 1930s to the 1950s. It aims to reveal the dark side of Chinese society and the painful experiences of the people at that time. There were several ways to read scar literature: 1 Understand the background: Reading the background of scar literature can help you better understand the theme and plot of the novel. You can understand the historical background, political events, and social changes of this period, as well as the characters and events depicted in the novel. 2. Read novels: There are many works of scar literature. You can choose some representative works to read. These works usually included Red Sorghums, Life and Death Tired, Crying in the Drizzle, Spring Silkworms, and so on. 3. Think about the theme of the novel: In the process of reading scar literature, you can think about the theme and plot depicted in the novel, especially those that reflect the dark side of society and the painful experiences of the people. Through thinking, one can better understand the theme and emotions in the novel, and at the same time, deepen the understanding of scar literature. Pay attention to the characters in the novel: The characters in scar literature are usually suffering people. Their images are usually tragic and painful. By paying attention to the characters in the novel, one can better understand the sufferings and pain of the people, and at the same time, one can feel the power and humane care of literature. 5. Exploring the literary value: As a part of Chinese literature, scar literature has unique literary value and historical significance. In the process of reading, you can explore the social reality and people's painful experiences reflected in the scar literature, as well as its influence and significance on Chinese literature and culture.