Gorky, the great Soviet writer, used his delicate brushstrokes to depict for us a childhood world full of joys and sorrows. In the first part of his autobiographical trilogy - "Childhood", we seem to be able to travel back in time, back to that era full of sunshine and haze, and feel the bits and pieces of the protagonist Alyosha growing up in suffering.
"Childhood" is not just a literary work, it is more like a microcosm of history, reflecting the living conditions of the lower classes of the Russian people in the seventies and eighties of the nineteenth century. In this work, Gorky truly shows the dark side of society at that time: family strife, neighborhood conflicts, distorted and repressive ...... human natureHowever, it is in such an environment that Alyosha maintains a pure, kind heart and constantly seeks the strength to grow in the midst of suffering.
In the book, Alyosha's family is full of quarrels and violence. His two uncles were constantly fighting for personal gain, while his maternal grandfather became bossy and irascible. In such a family atmosphere, Alyosha's childhood did not receive the warmth and love it deserved. However, he did not sink because of this, but developed a tenacious character in such an environment. He is good at observation and can feel the warmth and beauty of the world from the details of life. For example, his affectionate memories of his grandmother let us see that in that cold society, there is still the warmth of family affection and the greatness of maternal love.
In addition, many other characters are depicted in the book, each with a different fate and personality. These characters not only enrich the content of the work, but also allow the reader to understand more deeply the complexity of the society of the time. For example, the kind-hearted and optimistic little Cigang, although his fate is tragic, he has always maintained his love for life and his vision for the future. This image shows us the power of hope in the face of suffering.
In "Childhood", Gorky also skillfully used many artistic techniques to enhance the expressiveness of his works. Through vivid and delicate descriptions, he brings those seemingly ordinary life scenes to life. At the same time, he also uses a lot of psychological descriptions and dialogues to show the inner world of the characters, so that readers can understand their emotions and thoughts more deeply.
After reading "Childhood", I deeply feel that this work is not only a literary work, but also a work of profound social significance. It allows us to see the power of growing in suffering, and it also makes us feel the complexity and greatness of human nature. In this era full of changes and challenges, we should bear in mind the spiritual connotation conveyed by this work, and continue to seek growth and progress in the midst of suffering.