The Call of Cthulhu is an American writer Hp.H. Lovecraft (H.)p.lovecraft, considered one of the masterpieces of the Cthulhu Mythos.
As the opening chapter of the Cthulhu Mythos, it not only laid the foundation for Lovecraft's vision of a vast world, but also introduced the terrifying character of Cthulhu the Old Ruler for the first time.
Thurston, the protagonist of the story, discovers an ancient statue while sorting through his uncle's legacy, as well as a jumble of notes, notes, and briefings. These ancient relics seem to carry a terrifying mystery.
Out of curiosity and respect for his ancestors, Thurston began to pursue its secrets. As he digs deeper, he discovers that there is a secret behind it related to the Cthulhu Paganism. Eventually, under the jumble of briefings and Professor Angel's manuscripts, they learned of a star visitor who had existed on Earth since time immemorial, one of the Old Rulers, Cthulhu.
Along with all sorts of clues, Sudtons pieced together the terrifying truth. Cthulhu itself sleeps in the depths of the South Pacific Ocean's Reef Island, where he will wake up again to rule the world when the stars return to their positions.
And Cthulhu is not the only being, there are other incomprehensible huge and ancient creatures in the universe, and Cerdons himself will go with the dead after learning about the horrors contained in the universe.
The story intersects through the perspectives of multiple narrators, presenting a terrifying, mysterious, and incomprehensible picture of the universe that became an important chapter in the Cthulhu Mythos and had a profound impact on later literature, films, and games.
The Call of Cthulhu itself profoundly captures human conceit and fear of facing the unknown, presenting the following thought-provoking aspects:
Fear of the Unknown:An incomprehensible, ancient and powerful horror is depicted through the Cthulhu Mythos in the story. This unknown comes from an ancient existence, the power of another dimension, and mysterious phenomena beyond human comprehension. Lovecraft brings this unknown to life with a deep brushstroke, creating a chilling picture of the universe.
Human self-centeredness:**By depicting the adventures of the protagonist, it criticizes the arrogant attitude of human beings who are self-righteous and ignore the laws of nature. In his attempt to awaken Cthulhu, humanity's ignorance of the universe and greed for forbidden knowledge not only lead to tragedy, but also show the insignificance and insignificance of human beings in the universe.
Cosmic horror:** shows the element of cosmic horror typical of Lovecraft, namely how insignificant the order of stability and understanding on which humanity depends in the infinite universe. The ancient gods and dimensional creatures of the Cthulhu Mythos, as well as the terrifying forces contained in the universe, place human existence in an infinite unknowable, powerless and insignificant.
Through these elements, "The Call of Cthulhu" profoundly captures humanity's confronting the unknown, conceit, and fear of the depths of the universe. The book invites the reader to think about the human desire and exploration of the secrets of the universe, and the unforeseen consequences that may be encountered in the process.
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