On social **, a piece of news about Mo Yan's work "belittling the Chinese people" and 10,000 people supporting the prosecution and claiming 1.5 billion yuan aroused my deep thinking about freedom of speech and literary creation.
I was shocked and puzzled by this rumor. Mo Yan has always been a highly regarded literary giant, whose works deeply reflect Chinese history and culture, and his pen has given Chinese people a unique heroic temperament. How could such an artist, who had fought all his life for the cause of literature, "belittle the Chinese people"? This kind of rhetoric seems more like a hype with ulterior motives to try to ruin the reputation of a literary giant.
Perhaps we can find some lessons from history. Many literary works have been controversial when they were launched because they touched on sensitive topics, but this is not a reason to deny artistic value. George Orwell's Animal Farm, for example, has sparked controversy because of its political allegory. In this context, we need to look at the work of art more rationally and understand the multiple interpretations that may exist.
Freedom of speech is a fundamental right in modern society, but while enjoying freedom, we also need to be cautious about information. In the era of social **, rumors often spread rapidly, but lack factual basis. In the face of such rumors, we should keep thinking rationally and not believe gossip, especially when it comes to literary creations with deep cultural connotations.
For Mo Yan's works, we should feel the cultural heritage contained in them by reading his works. As a tool for expressing and transmitting culture, the significance of literature is not only to interpret words, but also to arouse readers' deep thinking about the times and society.
In this era of information overflow, we need to be sensitive to freedom of speech and show more understanding and respect for artists' creations. Every literary giant is contributing to the cause of literature, and we should work together to safeguard freedom of speech and provide a broader space for the development of literary creation. In the end, let us swim in the ocean of literature and feel the beauty and deep meaning in it.