What does the ocean in the poem symbolize?

The ocean symbolizes the source of human inferiority and evil; The reef symbolizes the poet himself who does not bow to fate; Smile is a kind of self-confidence in the face of difficulties and hardships; Through this poem, the poet expressed his sincere praise for this tenacious life, and also deeply inspired the people of the motherland in various difficulties and oppression.

The language of this poem is concise, using the methods of comparison and analogy, with a calm and objective description, taking the narrative perspective of onlookers as the outline of the image, leaving the meaning or feelings to the readers to experience, which is very poetic.

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The image of the reef depicted in this poem is like a man who has stood the test of struggle. No matter what wind, no matter how many injuries and blows, it can't move a step, nor will it lose its faith and confidence in life.

The rocks hit by knives and waves still face the ocean with a smile, and the soldiers who have gone through hardships are still brave and strong. Through this poem, the poet expressed his sincere praise for this tenacious life. This kind of existence can be a person, or it can be the motherland in all kinds of troubles and oppression.

There is no direct call sign in this poem, only a calm and objective description, with a bystander's narrative perspective, as if the poet is just presenting a fact.