"The Acacia Tree" is a long story by the famous contemporary writer Zhang Jie**, the whole book takes an acacia tree as the main line, telling the story of an ordinary rural family in China from the 50s to the 80s of the 20th century. Through the depiction of the acacia tree, it shows the various emotions of family affection, love, and friendship between family members, as well as the various tribulations and challenges they have experienced in social change.
At the beginning of the story, the acacia tree is still a seedling, which was planted at the door of the house by the protagonist Xiaofu's father. Over time, the acacia tree grew and became a sight to behold in the village. Xiaofu's father hopes that this tree will bring good luck to his family, and also hopes that it can witness the joy and reunion of the family. However, fate did not turn out to be his wish. After the death of Xiaofu's father, the family fell into difficulties, Xiaofu's mother remarried in order to live, and Xiaofu was forced to leave his hometown and devote himself to the tide of socialist construction.
In this special historical period, Chinese society has undergone earth-shaking changes. Xiaofu and his family went through many hardships in the process. Xiaofu's mother was snubbed and bullied in her new family, but she always stood strong to support the family. Xiaofu works outside and works hard for the happiness of his family. Although their lives were hard, they never gave up the pursuit of a better life.
In the process, the acacia tree became a symbol of the emotional bond between family members. Whether it is Xiaofu's mother who relies on it to pour out her heart when she is lonely, or Xiaofu who thinks of it when she misses her hometown when she is working in the field, the acacia tree carries their feelings for family and their yearning for a better life. However, with the development of society and the changes of the family, the acacia tree has also experienced various twists and turns. It was cut down but later replanted;It was once seen as a symbol of feudal superstition and was cut down, but it was reborn at the insistence of the villagers.
In the process, the acacia tree has witnessed the joys and sorrows between family members, as well as the hardships and challenges they have experienced in social change. In the end, Xiaofu's mother died of illness, and Xiaofu also settled down in other places. However, they have never forgotten the acacia tree in their hometown, which is the eternal concern and sustenance in their hearts.
By telling the story of an ordinary rural family, "The Acacia Tree" shows the various emotions of family members, such as family, love, and friendship, as well as the various hardships and challenges they have experienced in social change. This work has won widespread acclaim for its profound humanistic care and delicate depiction of family emotions. It is not only a work of historical value, but also a literary work full of human brilliance.
Overall, "The Acacia Tree" uses an acacia tree as a clue to tell the story of an ordinary rural family in China that took place from the 50s to the 80s of the 20th century. Through the depiction of the acacia tree, it shows the various emotions of family affection, love, and friendship between family members, as well as the various tribulations and challenges they have experienced in social change. This work has won widespread acclaim for its profound humanistic care and delicate depiction of family emotions.