Mr. Shen Congwen's "Border Town" is a classic text about the "national fable" of the Miao people in western Hunan. The book "Border Town" is made up of short stories. Do you know what you think and gain after reading "Border Town"? Let’s take a look at your thoughts and gains after reading “Border Town”. Welcome to check it out!
Thoughts and harvest after reading "Border Town" Chapter 1
Time always flows from clear to turbid, and then, a trace of nostalgic tears leaks from the edge of turbidity. Light, that is a kind of attachment that remains in the mind for a long time and cannot disappear, and it is also a trace of indescribable regret that time flies by...
Maybe, many years later, you will still think of this A place - Phoenix, which once gave you hope and joy. Perhaps, on the misty water, the withered autumn leaves, and the smooth and silent bluestone, you can vaguely hear a heavy sigh. Perhaps, on a stormy night, in that deep and lonely alley, you can vaguely see the trembling silhouette of an old man.
Perhaps, many years later, you will still remember such a person - Shen Congwen. He once used a style of both hate and love to describe the warmth and warmth of human relationships and the changes in the world in western Hunan. But now, he has left another dream for the world to pursue - "Border Town". He rested with an eager heart on the edge of the Tuojiang River, where there were only mountain springs, green trees, and the chirping of birds and insects. The simple and simple stone tablet was his last masterpiece left to the world, and the gurgling water of the Tuojiang River was his calm and low voice. A cautionary song.
When you travel to Phoenix with the dream of "Border Town", and when you have been to Phoenix and return to the dream "Border Town" sketched by Shen Congwen with the reality of Phoenix, , you may have this doubt: Is the Phoenix famous because of Shen Congwen, or is Shen Congwen immortal because of the Phoenix? There is no single answer here. Perhaps, Mr. Shen had never thought about it.
After more than twenty years of separation from the world, there are still countless strangers who come here to see Mr. Shen’s grave, standing in front of Mr. Shen’s tombstone and sending him a bouquet of flowers. The tourists' unanimous sincere feelings must be holding on to or watching a dream that seems both real and illusory - the border town of Phoenix. This dream once became closer because Mr. Shen Congwen's sketch resembled reality, but now it has become more distant because of the fragmentation of reality. Tourists came happily, but left angrily. They failed to find the comfort they originally envisioned, but were filled with bitterness. However, the men and women in the city still come from all over the world to pray tirelessly and without heeding advice. They are impulsive and reckless, thus shattering their long-awaited dreams.
Is there really a world that is clear, elegant, simple and devoid of desires? Maybe. Only Mr. Shen Congwen knows this.
People in the city are busy shuttling between tall buildings all day long, running on smooth and straight asphalt roads, and settling in air-conditioned greenhouses that are comfortable all year round. When they learn from Mr. Shen Congwen’s fictional story , when I began to think about the ancient city of Fenghuang where dreams and reality coincidentally meet, a sudden and cheerful feeling of joy filled my heart. They want to retreat from the hustle and bustle, and then hide in the slightly lonely ancient city and town. During the day, sit by the window, drink a glass of sake, watch the calm fishermen in the river, and listen to the beautiful splashing sound of the bamboo pennants lapping against the river water. In the evening, I walked along the riverside, watching the flickering fishing lights, listening to the rare whispers in the restaurant, and looking at the bright moon in a foreign land. How comfortable it is to forget your worries and rest your mind and body in leisure and tranquility!
However, what they saw was a place that was far from what they imagined. When strings of colorful lights are embedded on the roof of every house, Phoenix has lost its mystery in the dark night. When bars one after another swarm on both sides of the Tuojiang River, Phoenix has lost its former tranquility and leisure. When people of all ages in the streets and alleys are walking in a hurry, chasing and calculating the slightest bit of monetary benefits, Phoenix has lost the simplicity and simplicity in its bones. The tourists are close to the Phoenix, but their hearts are far away from the Phoenix. The strangeness of the Phoenix in reality gives them a deep sigh after their loss.
Mr. Shen Congwen's fictional border town may be just a symbolic place, and the truth and goodness in "Border Town" may just be the direction we should always pursue in our life journey.
When you come to Mr. Shen Congwen’s tombstone again, you may understand this sentence on the tombstone: “According to what I think, you can understand me; according to what I think, you can understand people.” This is a sentence that every passerby in front of a tombstone will recite softly. In life, there will inevitably be ups and downs. If you get to know yourself, carve yourself, and finally appreciate yourself through hardships, you won't let half of your life go to waste. After calming down from the ups and downs and recalling every bit of the journey along the way, an open-minded mind will gallop in the world. The kindness, truth and kindness in the world will suddenly penetrate into the heart, and it will be magnanimous, free and unrestrained. In this way, you will not be at the end of the road and end up in infamy. This may be the most authentic and pious life principle that Mr. Shen Congwen wants to tell you in "Border Town".
In fact, everyone has their own "border town" that they yearn for. Mr. Shen Congwen himself is also a person who yearns for the border town, but he has already entered the border town, because the border town has already lived in his heart. When he returned to Phoenix, he just wanted to return to his hometown.
He didn't want to leave the reality of his disability to the world, but he accidentally left behind a misunderstood thought.
Groups of people came from far away, with pious hearts, to swim in the dream he sketched, and their ears were filled with laughter and laughter. However, when I woke up from the dream, the ground was filled with desolation and disappointment.
I think from that moment on, when the first hasty steps entered Phoenix, Mr. Shen began to feel lonely. On a night when tears could be heard falling, Mr. Shen walked under the dazzling neon lights, leaving his lonely back in the dimness...
Thoughts and harvest after reading "Border Town" 2 < /p>
I have read the book "Border Town" a long time ago, but judging from the effect of re-reading it in the past two days, I didn't seem to understand much at first.
The small border town in western Hunan is the representative and best portrayal of beauty, purity and simplicity. It is a friendly product of nature and people shaking hands with each other. It has been growing for generations in the middle of a picturesque and beautiful landscape. The villagers seem to be integrated into the freshness of the mountains and the elegance of the water from spirit to soul. People's lives are not affected by the external real environment, and human nature does not seem to be bound by the material spirit of the outside world. In the novel, the author created a group of ideal characters who shine with the beauty of humanity. They are neither the lonely fighters in Lu Xun's works nor the helpless poor people in Lao She's works. Solemnity, beauty, piety, friendliness, integrity, even contempt and disdain for the material culture of the outside world, everything is full of goodness and shines with the brilliance of humanity. Yet kind, elegant and natural. When the shouting madman arrives here, he will stroll leisurely in the alleys of the border town; Fuhai and Xiangzi will also put down the handle of the foreign car in their hands and sit on the street watching people coming and going, while smoking a bag of cigarettes.
But upon closer inspection, this "paradise" doesn't seem to be completely otherworldly. The whole book also shows the foreign culture that values ??profit over justice. This may be Mr. Shen's helplessness towards reality and concern about human nature. The most "snobbish" thing in the border town was the mill. No matter the boss, second brother, grandpa, or even Shen Congwen himself, no one can overcome the limitations given to him by history and times. The appearance of the mill, as a representative of material wealth, appeared in the originally peaceful life of the border town. Everyone began to hesitate and become confused; either to escape or to have no choice. After the conflict between material civilization and spiritual civilization, no one has a solution. As a result, when all kinds of emotions in life develop naturally, when every reader begins to look forward to the arrival of that beauty from the bottom of his heart, there are such and such mistakes. It seems that it is possible. It's an accident that can be avoided, but it seems like an inevitable arrangement of fate. In the end, all the good things in the novel can only remain in memory: one of Tianbao and Nuosong died, the other ran away, and his grandfather also died on a stormy night, leaving only the lonely Cuicui waiting alone by the river. A novel that strives to promote the beauty of human nature ends in tragedy, which cannot help but make the readers feel boundless.
The economic base determines the superstructure. People of many eras have been pursuing a humane society, but none has ever succeeded, and will never succeed at all. Society needs development and progress. If there is no material foundation and economic foundation, society cannot develop at all. Although human nature has no desires, there is no hope, and ideals can only remain in the end. Therefore, in the humanistic society described and pursued by Mr. Shen Congwen, there are inevitable limitations and deficiencies. This is a problem that Mr. Shen Congwen can see but cannot change. It is also the confusion in "Border Town".
Erlao Nuosong's escape is a suspense left in the whole book. The author only, or can only use time and Cuicui's waiting to solve this problem. But according to the society at that time, what would be the outcome of the second brother's departure? According to the thinking of Lu Xun's novels, there are undoubtedly three situations when the two brothers run away: death; degeneration; and helpless return after suffering. Therefore, the author's pursuit of a better society is like his grandfather's hope that Cuicui will have a good home. He loves Cuicui extremely much and attaches great importance to it. However, because of the depth of his love, he always deviates inexplicably and helplessly. It seems that no matter how hard he works, he cannot achieve his goal in the end and can only Regrets remain. Mr. Shen Congwen is not a politician or strategist, nor Sun Yat-sen, nor Mao Zedong. He can see problems, but cannot solve them.
Where will the "border town"-style rural atmosphere and the beauty of humanity in the traditional sense go after it conflicts with the material civilization of society and is eroded by foreign culture? I yearn for and feel deeply for the original beauty of human nature, that kind of noble and pure spiritual civilization, which is exactly the spiritual beauty that this society has been lacking since its formation until now. But at the same time, we must admit that society is developing and materials are progressing, and it is difficult for a non-material and non-social ideology to develop. Die like my grandfather, wait like Cuicui, and run away like Erduo. It seems that there are only three options to choose from. Maybe it will be saved, maybe it will just leave some traces. In short, if this situation cannot be changed, Cuicui can only wait on paper, and the second brother will never come back.
At the end, Cuicui is lonely and helplessly waiting for her second brother to come back, which can also be regarded as a portrayal of the author: helplessly waiting for the true arrival of a better society.
The day when human nature is truly liberated is the day when mankind is truly enriched not only materially but also spiritually. Although the road is still long, it is worthy of mankind’s endless pursuit and yearning.
After reading "Border Town" Chapter 3
In the dead of night, avoid the hustle and bustle of the city during the day, immerse yourself in the silence, and read "Border Town" in your own little world. "Border Town", my thoughts also develop and develop with the changes of the characters in the book.
"Border Town" is a love story with a simple and beautiful plot. Tianbao and Nuosong, two sons of Shunshun at Chadong Zhangshui Wharf in the mountain city of western Hunan, fell in love with an old boatman on the Bixi river near the city. Granddaughter Cuicui. But what Cuicui loved in her heart was Nuosong. After the Tianbao learned the truth, she knew that she could not force her, so she voluntarily withdrew from the competition and set sail to Chenzhou to forget everything there, but unfortunately she died. Although Nuo Song has always been in love with Cuicui, his brother died for this, which made him feel depressed. He also misunderstood the old boatman, so he left home and went to Taoyuan in pain. And Cuicui bears all the changes alone, waiting for the person who may never come back, or may come back tomorrow.
The beauty and desolation of the world are vividly reflected in the article. The deep affection between Cuicui and her grandfather, the brotherhood between brothers Tianbao and Nuosong, the harmonious and simple neighborhood relationship between the grandfather and grandson and the people in the village, the unity between man and nature, the honest folk customs and folk customs... < /p>
Or perhaps it is the beautiful scenery, noisy gongs and drums, and lively festivals that attract the eye and cover up the desolation and pain behind the joy and peace. But there is indeed a hint of sadness in the author's fresh and timeless writing. Just like here, there are also the parting and death of relatives, full of unfulfilled expectations, and ignorant, hazy, but unfulfilled love...
Sometimes, we see prosperity but cannot see through it. The desolation and desolation behind it have experienced the hustle and bustle, but I have never thought about whether the loneliness after the song ends will also sublimate.
Sometimes, we see phenomena but cannot clear away the fog. Sometimes, if we don’t say something, it will be difficult to clarify or express it.
Everyone can choose their own path, but for a long time, life has been like a river, with twists and turns, but it can never turn back.
There are always some things that we cannot grasp and cannot change. Behind the beauty, there is endless desolation. A bright child like Cuicui ended up alone by the river with her longing.
The sorrow here is like a drop of ink that cannot be dissolved. It drips onto the heart and becomes entangled. Then it dries and condenses there, unable to be erased. Only the clear river water still tells those ancient stories. ...
Reflections and Gains after Reading "Border Town" Chapter 4
Shen Congwen is an author I like very much. He always retains the purest local flavor and the truth, kindness and beauty of human nature. pursuit. The cultural heritage and respect and love for traditional culture displayed in his works are moving. "Border Town" is his short article about the love story of Cuicui and Nuosong. It is also a collection of Shen Congwen's descriptions of the simple and beautiful life in border towns. The description in the short article "Border Town" in the collection is more detailed. It is Shen Congwen's most representative article, which can more completely reflect the whole picture of life in the border town.
Cuicui is the daughter of a man crossing the river. Her parents did not give her much love, but because she has a kind grandfather and the company of this beautiful land and good water, she lives a smooth and comfortable life. , carefree, an innocent and beautiful little girl. But the appearance of Nuosong and his brother Tianci broke her peaceful life. Two excellent, marriageable boys both fell in love with Cuicui, but the twists and turns, the emergence of misunderstandings, and the influence of the simple border town culture on them made what should have been a beautiful life less natural.
Tianci chose to travel because Cuicui liked Nuosong, but accidentally left this lovely border town. This is the beginning of the tragedy. Because of Tianci's unexpected death, Nuosong created a gap between Cuicui and her grandfather who wanted his granddaughter to rely on her for the rest of her life. Because the attitude towards Cuicui has also changed significantly, this change means that Cuicui, who was originally able to find a suitable husband, may not have a good support for the rest of her life. At this time, grandpa became anxious. His dominant position at the beginning became inferior. He was worried about Cuicui's rest of her life. However, this problem was not resolved. On a stormy night, Cuicui's grandfather passed away. Cuicui became friendless and helpless, and Nuo Song never came back.
"In the end, the collapsed white tower was rebuilt again. The young man who sang under the moon, causing Cuicui to gently float her soul to the song in her sleep, has not returned yet. Come to Chadong. This person may never come back. Maybe he will come back tomorrow..." This is the most helpless and despairing thing about the article "Border Town", and it is also a tragedy of life in this beautiful border town, because the people from here The feelings of simple people are too sincere, which leads to the contradiction in the final exorcism.
It is also a very interesting choice for the short article "Long Zhu" to be edited into "Border Town", because "Long Zhu" can also reflect Shen Congwen's writing characteristics and the concepts that exist in his mind. . Long Zhu, a perfect man, did not dare to get close to a beautiful girl despite the love and awe of the people around him, and he was both happy and sad about her. The images of these ethnic minorities are so beautiful in Shen Congwen's writings. They are the darlings of God. They are so beautiful that people respect and love them.
The border towns written by Shen Congwen make people love and yearn for them, but now the border towns have become less pure because of people's desires. This gap also makes people feel disappointed.
After reading "Border Town" Chapter 5:
Shen Congwen is an author I like very much. He always retains the purest local flavor and the pursuit of the truth, goodness and beauty of human nature. . The cultural heritage and respect and love for traditional culture displayed in his works are moving. "Border Town" is his short article about the love story of Cuicui and Nuosong. It is also a collection of Shen Congwen's descriptions of the simple and beautiful life in border towns. The description in the short article "Border Town" in the collection is more detailed. It is Shen Congwen's most representative article, which can more completely reflect the whole picture of life in the border town.
Cuicui is the daughter of a man crossing the river. Her parents did not give her much love, but because she has a kind grandfather and the company of this beautiful land and good water, she lives a smooth and comfortable life. , carefree, an innocent and beautiful little girl. But the appearance of Nuosong and his brother Tianci broke her peaceful life. Two excellent, marriageable boys both fell in love with Cuicui, but the twists and turns, the emergence of misunderstandings, and the influence of the simple border town culture on them made what should have been a beautiful life less natural.
Tianci chose to travel because Cuicui liked Nuosong, but accidentally left this lovely border town. This is the beginning of the tragedy. Because of Tianci's unexpected death, Nuosong created a gap between Cuicui and her grandfather who wanted his granddaughter to rely on her for the rest of her life. Because the attitude towards Cuicui has also changed significantly, this change means that Cuicui, who was originally able to find a suitable husband, may not have a good support for the rest of her life. At this time, Grandpa became anxious. His dominant position at the beginning became inferior. He was worried about Cuicui's rest of her life. However, this problem was not resolved. On a stormy night, Cuicui's grandfather passed away. Cuicui became friendless and helpless, and Nuo Song never came back.
"In the end, the collapsed white tower was rebuilt again. The young man who sang under the moon, causing Cuicui to gently float her soul for the song in her sleep, has not yet returned. Come to Chadong. This person may never come back. Maybe he will come back tomorrow..." This is the most helpless and despairing thing about the article "Border Town", and it is also a tragedy of life in this beautiful border town, because people from here The feelings of simple people are too sincere, which leads to the contradiction in the final exorcism.
It is also a very interesting choice for the short article "Long Zhu" to be edited into "Border Town", because "Long Zhu" can also reflect Shen Congwen's writing characteristics and the concepts that exist in his mind. . Long Zhu, a perfect man, did not dare to get close to a beautiful girl despite the love and awe of the people around him, and he was both happy and sad about her. The images of these ethnic minorities are so beautiful in Shen Congwen's writings. They are the darlings of God. They are so beautiful that people respect and love them.
The border towns written by Shen Congwen make people love and yearn for them, but now the border towns have become less pure because of people's desires. This gap also makes people feel disappointed.