What was Lao She's 'Camel Xiangzi' mainly about?
Lao She's " Camel Xiangzi " was a realistic novel that told the story of a poor camel driver, Xiangzi, who struggled to make a living in the late Qing Dynasty. The novel used Xiangzi as an example to show the injustice and darkness of Chinese society at that time, including the division of rich and poor, the solidifying of social classes, political corruption, imperfect legal system, and so on. Xiangzi experienced many setbacks and pains in the process of struggle, but he never gave up the pursuit of a better life. At the same time, it also reflected the survival and psychological state of the Chinese people in poverty and struggle. Camel Xiangzi also portrayed the personalities of Xiangzi and other characters through exquisite and true descriptions, showing the richness of human nature. The novel used a realistic approach to reveal some of the true features of Chinese society at that time and became a classic of modern Chinese literature.