There is no specific type of 'arrogant Chinese novel' in a general sense. Chinese novels are diverse in themes and styles. Maybe some Western readers who are not familiar with Chinese culture might think that novels with a lot of Chinese traditional values and pride in their own history seem 'arrogant'. But this is just a lack of understanding. For instance, in Jin Yong's martial arts novels, there is often a strong sense of Chinese chivalry and cultural heritage, which is not arrogance but pride in one's own culture.
I'm not aware of many so - called 'anti - chinese novels' as this is a rather unfair and bigoted concept. However, some works might be misconstrued as such if they are full of stereotypes. For example, if a novel portrays all Chinese people as sneaky or submissive in a derogatory way, that's wrong. China has a rich and diverse culture, and people are individuals with different personalities, not the one - dimensional characters some might wrongly depict.
One example is 'To Kill a Mockingbird' because it realistically portrays social issues and human nature in a small Southern town. The characters and their struggles feel genuine and relatable.
Maybe it's to make them stand out and create more drama. It adds an element of confidence and power that drives the story forward.
One example could be 'Mein Kampf' by Adolf Hitler. It's dangerous because it promotes extreme racist and anti - Semitic ideas. It was used to fuel the Nazi ideology which led to the Holocaust and countless atrocities. Another might be some novels that glorify eating disorders, as they can be harmful to those with body image issues.
Well, 'The Great Gatsby' is often regarded as a great American novel. It beautifully captures the Jazz Age and themes of wealth, love, and the American Dream.
Di Ying's arrogance might have something to do with her background and the environment she grew up in. Her uncle was Fang Jun, a veteran artist from Taiwan. She was sworn brothers with Wang Caihua and Di Zhijie, and her husband was Sun Peng. In addition, Di Ying had lived in a single-parent family since she was young and relied on her mother. In order to supplement the family, she had come out to sing to earn money to support the family. Such an environment might have created her tenacious and stubborn personality. In addition, she also doted on her son, Sun Anzuo, to an unimaginable degree. However, this information could not completely explain why Di Ying was arrogant. The word arrogant was subjective, and different people might have different opinions of her.
Well, one reason could be that the characters in some romance novels are overly idealized and not relatable. Also, the focus might be too much on the romantic aspect, ignoring other important elements of a good story.
One reason could be that some authors follow popular trends and tropes without much innovation. Also, the market demand for certain types of stories might lead to repetitive themes and plotlines.
One reason could be that Chinese culture has a rich storytelling tradition, and authors want to fully develop complex characters and plots. Also, the demand from readers for immersive and detailed narratives might lead to longer novels.
Symbolism and ambiguity play a part too. A novel like 'The Metamorphosis' by Franz Kafka has a very symbolic and open - ended story. Turning it into a film often means having to choose a more concrete interpretation, which might not do justice to the original work's richness in meaning.