Reading the full text of Journey to the West

Answer 1

The commentary on Journey to the West could be carried out from many aspects:

** 1. Character Creation **
1. ** Sun Wukong **
- He was a highly skilled and intelligent character. When he faced many demons and ghosts, he used the Seventy-two Transformations and the Jingu Staff to display his powerful combat ability. For example, in the battle with the Erlang God Yang Jian, although he was finally captured, his various changes and tenacious resistance during the battle reflected his strong martial arts. His wit was reflected in the fact that he could always come up with countermeasures when faced with all kinds of dangers and challenges. For example, when he encountered the Golden Horn King and the Silver Horn King, he skillfully dealt with the demon's magical equipment.
- Sun Wukong had the spirit of resistance. From his initial bold words of "stepping on the southern sky and shattering the spiritual clouds", one could see his challenge to the authority of the Heavenly Court. But at the same time, he also grew through his experiences. From a willful "Heart Monkey", he gradually converted to the righteous path and finally became a righteous person.
2. ** Tang Monk **
- Tang Sanzang was benevolent, which was one of his main characteristics. However, his compassion was sometimes almost pedantic, and demons often used his kindness to set traps. For example, when the White Bone Demon was in trouble, he repeatedly mistakenly believed in the disguise of the White Bone Demon, causing conflicts between the master and the disciple. He was often teased and laughed at by his disciples, which showed his weakness as a mortal and his human side.
3. ** Pigsy **
- Zhu Bajie was gluttonous, lazy and lecherous. He always thought about delicious food on his way to the scriptures, and when he encountered difficulties, he would easily have the idea of retreating. He was also often confused by seeing beautiful women. However, his cleverness and sense of humor made him a cute character. For example, when Sun Wukong was fighting the monsters, he would occasionally come up with some seemingly clumsy but useful ideas.
4. ** Monk Sand **
- Friar Sand was a silent, loyal and brave Hercules. He silently took on the task of carrying the burden in the team. He was loyal to Tang Sanzang and always stood firmly on the side of the team when he encountered danger. Although he was not as dazzling as Sun Wukong, he was an indispensable stabilizing force in the team.

** 2. Plot development **
1. The plot was full of surprises and fun. Tang Sanzang and his disciples encountered countless dangerous situations and interesting challenges on the way to the scriptures in the west. They needed to rely on wisdom and courage to solve problems and overcome difficulties. For example, in Che Chi Country, the four of them had a series of battles of wits and courage with the three Imperial Preceptor, Hu Li, Lu Li, and Yang Li. It included competitions such as praying for rain, meditation, and guessing objects. The plot was complicated and full of suspense.
2. The plot had a certain educational and enlightening significance. The hardships on the road to learning the scriptures made the readers realize the importance of teamwork, perseverance, wisdom, and other qualities. For example, the four of them had different personalities. When faced with difficulties, they needed to cooperate with each other and learn from each other's strengths to continue moving forward.

** 3. Thesis and Thought **
1. It emphasized the importance of morality, courage, wisdom, and teamwork. Tang Sanzang and his disciples each had different personalities and abilities. During the process of learning from the scriptures, they constantly worked together to overcome difficulties, which reflected the value of teamwork. When Sun Wukong faced a powerful monster, he needed to have the courage to fight. At the same time, he needed to use his wisdom to deal with the various magic weapons and tricks of the monster.
2. Revealing the weaknesses and beauty of human nature. From the performance of the characters, we can see the many sides of human nature. For example, Zhu Bajie's gluttony and lecherousness are his weaknesses, but his optimism and occasional cleverness are the beauty of his human nature; Tang Sanzang's pedantry is a weakness, but his compassion is a beauty.

** 4. From the perspective of social irony (partial interpretation)**
1. There was a sense of social irony in the setting of monsters. In the book, there were also demons. The good-looking ones were called demons, and the ugly ones were called demons. This reflected a social phenomenon of judging people by their appearances. The difference in status might depend on the environment and the power behind it. For example, the carp spirit eating children had the support of Guanyin, and the Golden-winged Roc had an uncle who was a Buddha. When Sun Wukong raised his stick to beat the demon with a background, he was taken away by his master to continue being an official in heaven, while the demon without a background was beaten to death. This also hinted at the injustice in society. Those with a background could escape punishment even if they made a mistake.
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