《Journey to the Westis a broad and profound literary work, and there are many details in it that deserve our in-depth understanding. And one of the classic episodes isTrue and false Monkey KingSix-eared macaqueThe revelation of a mysterious identity is also one of the difficulties. AlthoughMonkey KingwithSix-eared macaqueIt's exactly the same in appearance, supernatural powers, and weapons, butBuddha as it comesI was able to see through this disguise and uncover itSix-eared macaqueThe true face. However, we still face a problem, and that is:Six-eared macaqueHow to get the symbolMonkey KingofGolden Hoop StickWhat about it?
AboutGolden Hoop StickThe origin of ".Journey to the WestThere is no clear explanation, but we can speculate. First of all,Six-eared macaqueBe a participant in the Scripture Learning Program and be responsibleTrue and false Monkey KingOne difficulty, this is similar to other participants such as the blue-haired lion spirit, the white elephant essence, the golden horn and the silver horn king, etc. IfSix-eared macaqueIt has nothing to do with the scripture learning plan, so why should he occupy itHuaguo Mountainand pick a team from among the monkeys to learn from? Therefore,Six-eared macaqueIt has a close relationship with the Scripture Learning Program.
Six-eared macaqueWith the ability to predict the future, he can ** his own life and death. But despite the fact that he could foresee his own death, he chose to die, probably because of the importance of his death to the project. Six-eared macaqueis not stupid, he knows that his cultivation is all given by him, andMonkey KingHe once ate the elixir of Taishang Laojun and cultivated the incorruptible body of King Kong. Therefore,Golden Hoop StickAnd it can't be killedMonkey King, which can only make him hurt. Six-eared macaque's death led to the extermination of his entire race, which shows that his death was real.
AboutSix-eared macaquein handGolden Hoop Stick, we speculate it may come fromZhu Bajie。In ".Journey to the West",Zhu BajieOriginallyMarshal Canopy, because he committed a great sin, he was relegated to the mortal world and reincarnated as a pig and became Tang Seng's apprentice. Before becoming an apprentice of Tang monks,Zhu BajieHe is a brave and fierce man, he once used a pair of nine-tooth nail rakes in the Heavenly Palace as a **, and he was powerful in the world. However,Buddha as it comesA control spell was cast on him, turning him intoZhu Bajieand put a golden hoop on him to limit his strength and movements.
Based on this speculation,Six-eared macaqueProbably fromZhu BajieHands seizedGolden Hoop StickSix-eared macaqueSeeZhu BajiebeBuddha as it comesTurned into a pig and brought to the golden hoop, realizing that he could also use this ** for his purposes. So, he managed to take itGolden Hoop Stick, became a symbolMonkey KingofTrue and false Monkey King
WhySix-eared macaqueBe pretendedMonkey Kingand participate in scripture learning programs, which may involve his responsibility for his own race andA sense of purpose。Monkeys areSix-eared macaqueof the same kind, they have been living inHuaguo Mountain, possessing extraordinary abilities. Six-eared macaquemay be aware of the power and status of their own race, and the price they pay for the pursuit of higher realms. His participation is to protect his race and the practice that will be passed on.
In general,Six-eared macaqueAcquiredGolden Hoop StickThe way it may be fromZhu BajieHand grabbed. He pretendedMonkey Kingand participate in the scripture learning project to protect his race and legacy. This revelation gives us a deeper understanding of theJourney to the West",Six-eared macaqueidentity and motivation.