On the Narratical Art of Alive
Alive was Yu Hua's masterpiece. It narrated the historical changes and life experiences of China in the 20th century from the perspective of an ordinary farmer. The narrative art of this novel can be discussed from the following aspects: 1 Non-linear narration Alive's story was non-linear. It interweaved multiple stories from different time lines to present a complex narrative structure. This kind of non-linear narrative not only makes the story more colorful, but also allows the readers to better understand and grasp the theme and plot of the novel. 2 True Life Description Through the protagonist Fugui's life experience, Alive truly reflected the living conditions of the Chinese rural areas and the sufferings of the people. The characters in the novel are full of vitality and indomitable spirit. They never give up their faith in life and hope for the future in the face of all kinds of difficulties and setbacks. This realistic description of life made the novel more infectious and touching. The use of language The language of " To Live " was simple, clear, and naturally full of affection and appeal. The use of a large number of spoken language and dialect in the novel makes the novel closer to the reader's life and psychology, making it more realistic and intimate. At the same time, the novel also uses a lot of metaphor and symbolism to express the theme and emotion of the novel through the description of life and death. The ups and downs of the plot The plot of " Alive " was full of ups and downs. The protagonist, Fu Gui, experienced many ups and downs in his life. The novel presents a complex plot structure through the interweaving of different story lines so that readers can better understand and grasp the theme and emotions of the novel. At the same time, the novel also showed the rich and colorful human nature through the details and the shaping of the characters, which enhanced the appeal and touching power of the novel. The narrative art of Alive is unique. Through non-linear narration, real life description, the use of language and the ups and downs of the plot, it deeply expressed the theme and emotion of the novel. It is a novel with important literary value.