May I ask what is the meaning behind Yu Hua's novel,'Their Sons?'
Yu Hua's " Their Sons " was a novel that reflected the family system and traditional culture in China's rural areas. It explored the theme of family, kinship, power, and destiny by describing a family story. The deep meaning of this novel can be understood from the following aspects: 1. The importance of family: The protagonist's family lived in a poor rural family, but they still attached great importance to family and kinship, and through mutual support and support, they got through difficult times together. This expressed the importance of family in human life and emphasized the mutual dependence and love between family members. Power and fate: The protagonist's family in the novel is dominated by power. The father is regarded as the leader of the family and controls the fate of the family. However, as time passed, the father's power began to be challenged, and the fate of the family gradually became uncertain. This expressed the interaction and influence between power and fate, and also explored the relationship between individuals and the collective. 3. Reflection on traditional culture: The novel reflects the drawbacks and defects of Chinese traditional culture, such as clan ism, preference for sons over daughters, etc. The author reflected and criticized the traditional culture in the form of the novel, and at the same time, called on people to reconsider the value and significance of the traditional culture. "Their Son" is a profound novel that probes into human nature and the fate of the family. Through the description of a rural family, it reflects the problems of society and traditional culture, and also express the author's love and reflection on the family and traditional culture.