In the cartoon "Cat and Mouse", the old enemies of cat and mouse have always brought countless joys to the audience in their unique way. The chase battles, wisdom battles, and even mouth cannon battles between them have become classics in the hearts of countless people. However, there is one question that has been bothering everyone: why doesn't Tom, the big cat, eat Jerry's little mouse all the time?
First of all, we need to understand that while Tom and Jerry are natural enemies in nature, in the animated world, their relationship has transcended the food chain. The relationship between them is more like a competition, a friendship, or even a philosophy of life.
Secondly, from a story perspective, if Tom really eats Jerry, then the story loses its core conflict. Tom without Jerry is like a boxer without an opponent, losing the joy of competition and the motivation to move forward. Moreover, such a plot will also make the audience feel uncomfortable, after all, most people don't want to see cruel scenes.
Besides, Tom didn't really want to eat Jerry. While they may seem opposites on the surface, in reality, they share a lot of similarities. They all crave the warmth of family, they all want to be recognized by others, and they are afraid of loneliness. The interaction between them is actually a reflection and reflection of life, and an in-depth analysis of human nature, friendship and competition.
Finally, we can't ignore the audience of animation. For children, it's a story that teaches them camaraderie, courage, and wisdom. For adults, it's a story about life, about humanity. The relationship between Tom and Jerry is actually like the relationship between us and our friends, family, and colleagues in life. Their interactions reflect our relationships with others and tell us how to find balance in our lives and how to understand and accept others.
So, there are many reasons why Tom doesn't swallow Jerry. From a story perspective, this is to keep the story conflicting and interesting;From a human point of view, this is to give us a better understanding of ourselves and others;From a life perspective, this is to tell us that every difficulty and challenge in life is an opportunity for us to grow. Therefore, whether in the story or in real life, we should not rush to "eat" others, but should learn to understand, accept, and love.