Are literary works the output of values?Literature works usually convey the author's values and outlook on life by depicting characters, plots, and topics. At the same time, it can also trigger the readers 'thoughts and feelings through language and images to convey certain values.
However, the value of a literary work could also be subjective because different people might have different understandings and evaluations of different topics and characters. Therefore, the value of literary works was not always accurate and objective, but a relatively subjective experience.
What kind of literary works were there?There were many stories in literary works. The following were some common ones:
1 Journey to the West: It tells the story of the adventures of Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie and Monk Sand who protect the Tang Monk to the West.
2. Water Margins: It tells the story of 108 heroes who gathered together and rebelled against the government.
3. Dream of the Red Chamber: It narrates the love story of Jia Baoyu, Lin Daiyu, and others, as well as the rise and fall of the Jia family.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms: It tells the story of the disputes and wars between Cao Cao, Liu Bei, Sun Quan and others during the Three Kingdoms period.
Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio: It tells the stories of various ghosts, immortals, and women in the human world. It is regarded as the representative work of the "ghost culture" in Chinese literature.
6. The Scholar's Foreign History: It tells the story of the corruption and absurdity of some officials in the Qing Dynasty.
The Ordinary World: It tells the story of a Chinese farmer's family and reflects the life and changes of the Chinese countryside.
In Water Margins, Clear Wind Stronghold and White Dragon Temple were two famous stories about the struggle between Liangshan heroes and the government.
These were some of the common literary works and stories, as well as many other excellent works such as Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, Dream of the Red Chamber, Journey to the West, Scholars, and so on.
What kind of films and television works had positive values?There were many positive and positive films and television works. The following are some examples:
The Shawshank Redemption: This movie tells the story of a banker who spent 20 years in prison but finally gained freedom through his courage and wisdom. The values in this movie were justice, freedom, courage, and perseverance.
Forrest Gump: This movie tells the story of Forrest Gump, a boy with a low IQ but a kind, brave and determined heart. The film emphasized the importance of justice, courage, tenacity, and love.
3 Titanic: This movie tells the story of a couple who crossed social classes before the Titanic sank. The values in this movie were love, courage, and perseverance.
Green Book: This movie is about a black musician who is banned from playing in a bar and is forced to find a white musician to work with. The values in this movie were friendship, respect, and equality.
The Truman Show: This movie is about a man who lives in a world completely controlled by a TV show, but he finds out that it's all a lie. The values in this movie were freedom, truth, and choice.
These films and television works all had positive values and also included many important topics such as friendship, love, justice, freedom and equality.
What kind of films and television works had positive values?There were many positive and positive films and television works. The following are some examples:
The Shawshank Redemption: This film tells the story of a banker in Shawshank Prison. It shows the power of justice, courage, friendship and freedom through a positive story.
Forrest Gump: This movie tells the story of Forrest Gump, a boy with low IQ, who achieved success and happiness in life through his perseverance and kind nature. It emphasized the importance of courage, friendship, family, and life.
3. Life is Beautiful: This film is an Italian film that tells the story of a Jewishman during World War II. Although he faced great difficulties in the war, he created a beautiful life through his wisdom and love for life.
Life of Pi: This movie tells the story of a young Indian boy who is adrift on the sea with his partner, a Bengal tiger, who experiences many difficulties together but eventually manages to return to shore. It emphasized the importance of friendship, courage, faith, and survival.
5 "Ode to Joy"(Happy Together): This movie is an American TV series about the lives of five girls from different backgrounds in an apartment. Although they faced many difficulties, they spent a good time together by helping and supporting each other.
These films and television works all had positive values and covered many important topics such as friendship, justice, courage, faith, life, and so on.
What were the manifestations of having improper values? Are the following examples wrong?Three views referred to a person's values, worldview, and outlook on life. If a novel's three views were not correct, there would be the following:
1. The character's actions and decisions do not conform to the values set by the author. For example, characters would blindly sacrifice themselves for love or do immoral things for money.
2. The character's personality and characteristics are flawed and do not conform to the values set by the author. For example, characters might become selfish, cruel, violent, or prejudiced.
3. The contradiction between the plot and the story line of the novel does not conform to the values set by the author. For example, the love story between characters might break down due to some moral or ethical issues, or the actions and decisions of the characters might violate the conventional moral code.
The following example might not be wrong because it only described a character's experience and feelings, but its plot and character had certain flaws that did not conform to conventional values.
How to analyze the values in literary worksTo analyze the values in literary works, one usually needed to start from the following aspects:
1. The theme of a literary work is usually the embodiment of its values. For example, some novels may explore topics such as love, friendship, family, power, freedom, etc. These topics reflect the author's values.
2. Character image: The character image in the novel is also the embodiment of its values. The author might use the words, actions, and psychology of the characters to express their values.
3. Plot: The plot of a literary work is also a manifestation of its values. The author may design the plot to show the relationships, conflicts, and choices between the characters. These relationships and choices reflect the author's values.
Rhetoric techniques: Rhetoric techniques in literary works such as metaphor, symbolism, contrast, etc. can also reflect the author's values.
5. Cultural background: The cultural background of a literary work can also reflect the author's values. For example, some authors might integrate their cultural background into their works to show their specific values.
In summary, to analyze the values in literary works, one needs to start from many aspects, consider all kinds of elements in the works, and explore the author's values and his views on society and life.
What kind of programs do Chinese TV stations have that have improper values?There are many programs in China that have improper views. For example, the following examples can be used:
1. Ode to Joy: The TV series is set in a modern city and tells the story of the emotional entanglement between five girls. However, the behavior and values of some of the characters were repulsive, especially when some of the plots involved sexism and workplace sexual harassment.
The Transformation Plan: This program aims to help poor children and poor families change their lives. However, some of the protagonists 'behaviors and attitudes were not positive. They used deception and manipulation to gain benefits instead of really trying to solve the problem.
3. A Bite of China: This documentary introduced the cooking methods and cultural backgrounds of various dishes with the main characters of delicacies from all over China. However, some of the programs exaggerated the nutritional value of food and its impact on the body, and some of the protagonist's behavior and attitude were also questionable.
4. Run Brothers: This show was designed to show the friendship and competition between stars rather than real sports competition. However, some of the members had problematic behaviors and attitudes, such as cheating in competitions and unfair competition.
This was only a small number of examples of Chinese TV shows that had misconceptions. In fact, there were many other shows that had similar problems.
What kind of literary works were there that depicted children?There are many literary works about children. The following are some famous examples:
1 The Little Prince (Antoine de Saint-Exupéry): This is an eternal children's literary work that uses the story of the little prince as the main line to explore the nature and values of human beings by describing the little prince and the many different characters he meets.
2. Harry Potter series (JK Rowling): This is a popular magical fantasy series around the world. It describes Harry Potter's growth and his struggle against evil forces. It is very suitable for children to read.
Grimm's Fairy Tales (Jacob Grimm and William Grimm): This is a collection of classic fairy tales, including Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood and many other classic stories. These stories are very popular among children.
4. Andersen's Fairy Tales (Hans Andersen): This is a collection of fairy tales full of imagination and fantasy, including many famous stories such as Ugly Duckling and Tiny Girl. These stories reveal the inner world and growth of children.
The Little Prince and the Fox (Farhans Kipling): This is a fairy tale with the dialogue between the fox and the little prince as the main line. It shows the kindness and innocence of children and also reveals the complexity and depth of human nature.
The above are some literature works about children. They have their own characteristics and are suitable for children of different ages to read.
Why were so many words that had improper values regarded as life classics by so many people?The reason why many people regarded these words as life classics was because these words were enlightening and inspiring in certain situations, bringing some negative emotions and emotional resonance to the readers. At the same time, these words were often used for self-motivation, self-comfort, self-marketing, and so on. Many people took these words as their creed and beliefs, resulting in some deviation and distortion in their self-cognition and attitude towards life.
However, it was important to note that these words might not conform to everyone's values and worldview. They might even cause some people to be disgusted and dissatisfied. Therefore, we should maintain a rational and objective attitude when dealing with these words. We should not be easily influenced by emotions, nor should we completely believe and rely on the motivation of these words. Instead, we should judge and choose according to our own values and worldview.