The literary turmoil is back: netizens sue Mo Yan, is it to defend the hero or misunderstand literature?
In the world of literature, every writer paints a colorful picture of life with his own brushstrokes. However, when these works touch on certain sensitive histories and figures, they can lead to unexpected controversies. Recently, a lawsuit over the writer Mo Yan has once again pushed issues such as the boundary between literature and history, and the responsibilities of writers and readers to the forefront.
In late February, there was an uproar on the Internet. A netizen named "Mao Xinghuo who tells the truth" (real name Wu Wanzheng) publicly published an indictment, pointing the finger at the famous writer Mo Yan. He accused Mo Yan's two masterpieces "Red Sorghum Family" and "Breast and Fat Buttocks" of serious problems, and was suspected of "smearing martyrs" and other crimes, and asked the court to severely punish Mo Yan. This incident quickly occupied the public eye, causing widespread attention and discussion.
Mao Xinghuo's indictment was fierce, and he asked the court to remove all Mo Yan's books, publicly apologize, and claim a sky-high compensation of up to 1.5 billion yuan. In the face of this accusation, Mo Yan and his publishers remained silent. However, there has been a heated discussion in the literary world and the readership. Some people support Mao Xinghuo's brave move, believing that he is defending the reputation of heroes and martyrs; Some people also criticized him for being too extreme and one-sided, and for failing to truly understand Mo Yan's works and thoughts.
In fact, this is not the first time Mao Xinghuo has criticized Mo Yan. He has been following Mo Yan's dynamics on Weibo for a long time and frequently makes critical remarks. These remarks are full of accusations and attacks against Mo Yan, and even target public figures related to Mo Yan. Mao Xinghuo's extreme words and deeds have aroused the dissatisfaction and disgust of many netizens, who believe that this is a misunderstanding and distortion of literature and history.
In the indictment, Mao Xinghuo cited a description in "Rich Breasts and Fat Buttocks" as evidence in an attempt to prove Mo Yan's slander of the martyrs. However, after carefully reading the original text, it is not difficult to find that Mao Xinghuo's accusation is seriously suspected of being taken out of context. The description in the book is not for the martyrs, but a true portrayal of the complex human nature of that era. This one-sided interpretation is undoubtedly a misunderstanding and distortion of Mo Yan's works.
So, why did Mao Xinghuo criticize Mo Yan so persistently? This may have something to do with his personal experience and beliefs. It is understood that Mao Xinghuo was a supporter of Sima Nan, a well-known self-leading person. Sima Nan has also criticized Mo Yan many times in the past, accusing him of "smearing martyrs" and "thieves". These remarks have influenced Mao Xinghuo's views and attitudes to a certain extent. However, as time went on, Sima Nan gradually reduced his accusations against Mo Yan, while Mao Xinghuo pushed the controversy to a new climax.
What should we think of this turmoil? First of all, as readers and viewers, we should remain rational and objective. Literary works are works of art created by writers with their hearts and minds, and they often contain deep thoughts and emotions. Therefore, when reading and evaluating literary works, we should focus on comprehensive understanding and in-depth thinking, and avoid one-sided interpretation and misunderstanding.
Second, we should respect history and the honor of heroes and martyrs. History is the memory and foundation of a country and a nation, and heroes and martyrs are the witnesses and inheritors of history. Their honour and dignity brook no encroachment or desecration. However, when depicting history and characters in literary works, writers often use exaggeration, fiction, and other techniques to enhance the artistic effect. This does not mean that they are deliberately discrediting or distorting history and figures. Therefore, when reading and evaluating literary works, we should distinguish between artistic truth and historical truth.
Finally, we should advocate a civilized, rational and tolerant social atmosphere. In the Internet age, the speed and scope of information dissemination are becoming more and more extensive, and freedom of speech is better guaranteed. However, this does not mean that we are free to make offensive, insulting, discriminatory remarks. On the contrary, we should respect the rights and dignity of others, abide by social morality and laws and regulations, and jointly create a civilized, rational and tolerant social atmosphere.
Looking back on this lawsuit over Mo Yan, we can't help but ask: how should literature deal with the relationship with history? How should a writer balance artistic truth and historical truth when creating? How should readers maintain a rational and objective attitude when reading and evaluating literary works? These questions deserve our in-depth consideration and **. At the same time, we also hope that the law can give a fair and reasonable ruling, which will draw a successful end to this turmoil.
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