Excerpted from Baidu Library
1. Text: The stars are moving near, and the moon is bright without a speck of dust. The sound of wild geese calls in the distant Han Dynasty, and the rhyme of anvils echoes in the west.
The returning bird roosts on the withered tree, and the Zen monk speaks Sanskrit music. I sat on a futon couch until nightfall.
Appreciation: This poem seems to be used as a transitional description of the scene. In fact, this poem is used in the third paragraph at the beginning of Chapter 13, cleverly and poetically depicting the four masters and apprentices tired from the journey. As well as the remote location of the boarding temple, it also uses "star river", "anvil rhyme" and "night will be divided" to point out the lateness of time, and uses the end of one time to indicate the beginning of another new story. This is what this poem is about The wonderful use.
2. Text: Some say that the water is far away and the mountains are high, some say that there are many tigers and leopards on the road, some say that the mountains and steep cliffs are difficult, and some say that poisonous demons are difficult to descend. Sanzang kept silent, but pointed his fingers to his heart and nodded a few times.
Reward: Here are the monks discussing the reasons for seeking scriptures from the West. There were previous speculations that the monks had different opinions. Could it be some inferences about a dangerous and unpredictable future? This is the foreshadowing added by the author in order to highlight the protagonist. From the following article, Sanzang's "lipped mouth" and unusual performance compared with others can be seen that he is unique and has deep thoughts. This is also a test set by the author to let the protagonist win respect in a new environment.
3. Text: The reed flowers fell from several villages, and the red leaves of maple and poplar fell from several trees. The road is misty and rainy and there are few old friends, the yellow chrysanthemums are beautiful, the mountains are thin, the water is cold and the lotus is broken, and people are haggard. The white polygonum is white and red, the sky is frosty and snowy, and the clouds are falling and a solitary owl falls in the sky. The vaguely dim wild clouds are flying, the black birds are gone, and the guests are coming, and their chirping and chirping sounds are broken at night.
Appreciation: This is a depiction of the season entering autumn. Of course, its function is not just to describe the scenery. The autumn scenery described in this poem is cold and lonely, with fallen leaves and misty rain. The poetry contains the sad feelings of the lonely traveler, as well as the worry of the mountains being high and the road being far away, and the end of the road being uncertain.
4. Text: A group of three people, including four horses, faced the clear frost and looked at the bright moon. They traveled dozens of miles away and came across a mountain range. They had to pull grass to find the way. It was extremely rugged and difficult to walk. , and I’m afraid I’m on the wrong path.
Appreciation: The time is early in the morning and the location is in the wilderness. "Plucking grass to find a way" and "rugged and difficult to walk" imply the danger and uncertainty of the environment, adding to the tense atmosphere, and also expressing the group's learning experience. It is not easy, paving the way for the dangers that will follow.
5. Text: Sanzang was so frightened that he lost his soul, and the second follower's bones were weak and his muscles were numb.
Reward: Two simple sentences vividly express the personalities of the two characters. Tang Sanzang was weak, timid and cowardly. The second apprentice was as timid as a mouse and could not shoulder the responsibility of protecting his master. This shows Sun Wukong's wit and bravery from the side, and also hints at the unwiseness and impossibility of Sun Wukong in the process of learning.
6. Text: Soon, the red sun will rise. Sanzang was in a daze and could not tell the difference between east, west, north and south. When he was in that desperate place, he suddenly saw an old man coming with a stick in his hand.
Appreciation: The rising sun is the beginning of the day and the dawn of hope. The description of the environment here plays a role in hinting at the turning point of the character's fate. The old man's fairy-like appearance is in sharp contrast with the ferocious monsters, which infers that the old man has a kind heart. And when he appeared in Sanzang's distress and hesitation, he clearly played the role of a savior.
7. Text: The cold rain forest wind blows loudly, and the gurgling water flows loudly. Fragrant wild flowers are blooming, and there are dense bushes and rocks. Noisy deer and apes, groups of deer and muntjacs. There are many noisy birds, but it is quiet and crowded. The elder was frightened and restless; the horse was too timid and timid to lift.
Appreciation: The environment here is beautifully described, showing the character's situation of turning danger into safety, and the helplessness and panic of the character's situation are also shown in the slight desolation and the character's hesitation.
8. Text: After walking for half a day, there was no inhabited village. One was hungry, and the other was that the road was uneven. At the critical moment, he saw two roaring tigers in front of him and several long snakes coiled behind him.
Rewards: One describes a dangerous environment to arouse the reader's curiosity, and the other highlights the bravery of the characters who appear below to save the protagonist from trouble, and foreshadows the appearance of the characters below.
9. Text: This is still the territory of the Tang Dynasty, and I am also a citizen of the Tang Dynasty. You and I share the same land and water as the emperor, and we are indeed members of the same country.
Reward: Because he is a member of the same country, he rescued someone righteously, which shows the high moral character of the people of the Tang Dynasty. From a small aspect, we can also get a glimpse of the author's noble character and spirit hidden between the lines.
10. Text: The flash of reborn humanity, the collision of the determined Yan Jun.
Reward: The Taibao’s superb skills are described in an exaggerated way. There is a description of the equal strength of the two in the front, and there is this sentence at the end. Anyone who is interested can see the destiny from this sentence. The outcome of victory or defeat.
11. Text: Towering ancient trees and wild vines along the road. The wind and dust are cold in thousands of valleys, and the weather on thousands of cliffs is strange. The fragrance of wild flowers wafts through the path, and several poles of bamboo are covered in green. The Caomen Tower and the fenced courtyard are worthy of description and painting; the stone slab bridge and the white clay walls are truly joyful and rare. The autumn face is desolate, and the refreshing air is lonely. Yellow leaves are falling beside the road, and white clouds are floating on the mountains. The mountain birds are chattering in the sparse forest, and the thin dogs are croaking outside the village gate.
Appreciation: This description of the environment is the true expression of the protagonist's peace of mind after turning danger into safety. The village scenery with smoke curling up and the low barking of dogs express the peaceful and beautiful state of people living and working in peace and contentment. It soothes the readers who just panicked along with the characters.
12. Text: When the old woman heard the words, she was very happy and said: "Okay, okay, okay! Just ask him, don't do this. It happens that tomorrow your father will be jealous, so ask the elder to do some good deeds and read the scriptures." Wen, let's send him off the next day." Although Liu Boqin is a tiger killer and a Taibao of Zhenshan, he has some filial piety. Hearing his mother's words, he will arrange incense paper to keep Tripitaka.
Reward: This is a repair to the character of the Taibao character. The previous scene of killing the tiger fully demonstrated his heroic and fighting character, and retaining Sanzang as his father to recite scriptures showed his inner heart. of filial piety and kindness. This shows that this Taibao is a positive character.
13. Text: Fang sat down and wanted to lift the chopsticks, but he saw Sanzang clasping his palms together and chanting sutras. This frightened Boqin so much that he did not dare to move the chopsticks, so he stood up in a hurry and stood beside him. Tripitaka didn't recite many sentences, but he taught "asking for fasting". Boqin asked: "Are you a monk who recites the Short-Headed Sutra?" Sanzang said: "This is not a sutra, but a volume of mantras to unveil fasts." Boqin said: "You monks have many concerns about eating. Recite and recite."
Reward: Sanzang's chanting before eating shows his loyal and rigid image. It also shows from another aspect that he sticks to his faith and remains noble no matter where he is. Spirit.
14. Text: Bo Qin said: "Just like the people in your Chang'an city, the rich gather treasures, and the wealthy gather rice. We hunters have to gather some wild animals to prepare for the clouds. "Ear."
Reward: It shows that the life situations of Sanzang and Boqin were very different, which led to great differences in their ideas and personalities. This is to see the big from the small.
15. Text: The next morning, the whole family, young and old, got up, had a vegetarian meal, attended to the elders, and started chanting sutras.
Appreciation: This expresses the Taibao family's respect for Tripitaka, and also shows people's respect for Buddhism, which has a subtle effect on readers' understanding of the background of the times.
16. Text: This is the truth: all things are solemn and purposeful, recommending death and leaving suffering and perdition.
Reward: Tripitaka recited sutras for the salvation of an old friend at home, and the ghost of the old friend expressed his gratitude in his dream, which also proves the simple truth that good people are rewarded.
17. Text: Boqin and his mother and wife had no choice but to make some coarse flour biscuits and asked Boqin to send them far away. Sanzang happily received them.
Appreciation: Although Sanzang's image is inevitably pedantic, he is kind-hearted. This also shows that he is indifferent to fame and fortune and has good moral character of being clean and self-sufficient.
18.. Text: "When Sanzang heard this, he rolled down his saddle and dismounted and said, "Don't you dare bother the Taibao to give him another ride! ”
Reward: Not only did Taibao’s family feel grateful to Sanzang for his salvation, but Sanzang also remembered Taibao’s life-saving grace. What’s more, it was his dependence on Taibao. He was full of feelings for being alone. Uneasiness showed his timid image.
19. Text: Just as he was saying goodbye, he heard a thunderous cry from the foot of the mountain: "My master is coming, my master is coming!" "It frightened Sanzang into dementia, Boqin fought hard.
Reward: Previously, Sanzang was uneasy about the environment and begged the Taibao to accompany him, but the Taibao flatly refused. Sanzang's worry also exaggerated the readers' mood. And this sentence is like seeing the sun through the clouds, making people feel suddenly enlightened and have a sense of hope in their chests. This sentence placed at the end arouses the readers' deep curiosity.
20. Text: Sharp Mouth Shrinks Cheeks. , golden eyes, moss on the head, green grass on the temples, dirt between the eyebrows, muddy nose, thick fingers, thick palms, and a lot of dirt. . His eyes are moving and his voice is harmonious. Although his words are convenient, his body cannot be compared with those of Sun Wukong who lived five hundred years ago.
Reward: The description of Sun Wukong is outstanding. The "sharp mouth, shrunken cheeks, golden eyes and fiery eyes" show that he is highly capable and different from ordinary monkeys; "the moss on his head and the sprouts in his ears" show his closeness to nature. He has a wild mind when getting along with him; "the dirt between his eyebrows, the mud on his nose,...the palms are thick, and there is a lot of dirt" expresses his rough and undisciplined image, but they summarize Sun Wukong's ability, character, and image. It's a classic.