Why Wu Chengen wrote Journey to the West
Journey to the West was one of the four famous novels of ancient China. The author was from the Ming Dynasty. There were several reasons why he wrote Journey to the West: Inspiration: Living in the Ming Dynasty, China was in turmoil and people's lives were difficult. He had experienced some difficult adventures, so he created a story about Sun Wukong and others who went to the West to learn from the scriptures to express his feelings and thoughts. 2. To expand the influence of literature: Journey to the West had a very high literary status at that time. He hoped to expand his literary influence and enhance his literary status through this novel. 3. Prominent protagonists: In the novel, the images of the protagonists such as Sun Wukong are highlighted. Through their adventures, they tell a story full of thrills and legends. At the same time, they also portray the images of some villains to let the readers understand the complexity of human nature more deeply. Inheriting Chinese culture: Journey to the West is not only a literary masterpiece, but also a work that inherits Chinese culture. Through this novel, the readers will be able to understand the essence of ancient Chinese culture, philosophy, history and folklore.