"Someone" is a lyric poem written by the contemporary poet Zang Kejia to commemorate the thirteenth anniversary of Lu Xun's death. The poet summarized two kinds of people, two life choices and two life destinations in highly condensed and summarized verses, eulogized Mr. Lu Xun's life of being a bully, and expressed his heartfelt praise for those who live for the people. Contrast is used throughout the article, and two completely different life styles in the real world and their historical results are artistically presented in mutual contrast. Follow me below to take a look at the writing background of the work "Someone"! Hope it helps.
This poem was written on November 1, 1949 to commemorate the 13th anniversary of Lu Xun's death, so the subtitle is "Reflections in Memory of Lu Xun". But this poem is not just about the memory of Lu Xun, but also criticizes the rulers and oppressors who ride on the heads of the people through the comparison of "some people" who are completely opposite to Lu Xun, and enthusiastically praises Mr. Lu Xun for his work. The valuable spirit of selfless dedication of the people calls on people to be truly valuable people.
The author once said: "It is difficult to comprehensively praise such a giant. I just summarized his struggle and sacrifice for the people during his lifetime without thinking about the individual. After his death, the people Warmly commemorate him to express his greatness. ""In order to strengthen and highlight the significance of the theme and enrich the content of this short poem, a contrastive expression method is used throughout the poem. The title is not written in memory of Lu Xun but called "Some." "The whole poem can be divided into three parts, the first section is the first part; the second, third, and fourth sections are the second part; the fifth, sixth, and seventh sections are the third part. In the first part, the author goes straight to the point, using people from two opposing classes as representatives, and firmly grasps the two most touching points of participating in Lu Xun's commemoration activities, that is, Lu Xun dedicated his life to the people during his lifetime, and the people miss him after his death. Starting from the beginning, different views on life and death are put forward. The second part enthusiastically praises Lu Xun's great spirit of dedicating himself to the people based on the two people's different attitudes towards the people. The third part expresses the deep feelings of the author and the people who will always miss Lu Xun from the people's different attitudes towards the two people. The first part is the general outline of the whole poem, and the second and third parts respectively explain and dig into the two most touching points raised in the first part, forming an emotional main line praising Lu Xun's great spirit of dedicating himself to the people.
Writing background:
After the liberation of the country in 1949, Zang Ke’s family returned to Beijing from Hong Kong. October 19th is the 13th anniversary of the death of Mr. Lu Xun. For the first time, this great writer, thinker and revolutionary was publicly commemorated across the country. Zang Kejia personally participated in the commemorative activities in the capital, witnessed the grand occasion of people commemorating Lu Xun, visited Lu Xun's former residence in Beijing, and saw the "jujube tree" and "tiger tail" mentioned by Mr. Lu Xun in his article. He deeply felt Recalling the life of Mr. Lu Xun who dedicated his life to the people, I saw things and missed people, and had mixed feelings. On November 1, 1949, I wrote the short poem "Some People" to express my infinite emotions and emotions caused by commemorating Mr. Lu Xun. A profound reflection on the meaning of life. This poem enthusiastically praises Mr. Lu Xun's great spirit of being willing to "bow down and work as an ox and horse for the people" and "willing to be a weed, waiting for the fire in the ground". People who cannot live" profoundly revealed the truth that those who serve the people will live forever among the people, and those who are enemies of the people will perish.
Title of work: Some people
Foreign name: Some people
Year of creation: November 1, 1949
Literary genre : Modern Poetry
Author: Zang Kejia
Content: Commemorating the 13th anniversary of the death of Mr. Lu Xun
"Someone" is a poem by contemporary poet Zang Kejia to commemorate the 13th anniversary of Lu Xun's death. A lyrical poem written for the anniversary, so the subtitle is "Feelings in Commemoration of Lu Xun". Through the contrast between the two kinds of people, the poem pours infinite affection and high respect for those who "bow down and are willing to be cowards"; while for those who stand high above the people, it ruthlessly exposes and shows full of resentment. The uniqueness of poetry is that it expresses a philosophical theme: people live for the betterment of the majority of people.