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If a man suddenly ran away from home and took all the money from the family, what do you think would be the reason?
I think most people think that he is in love with someone else, or that he does not love his current wife, otherwise he cannot bear to abandon his family and take care of himself.
But many times, the complexity of human nature is far beyond our understanding, and there is a person who has made such a move, but he is not in love with anyone, just intends to pursue his dreams, this person is the protagonist of the world famous book "The Moon and Sixpence" Strickland.
Before reading this book, perhaps everyone will be infected by the classic book review "There are sixpence on the ground, but he looks up and sees the moon", always thinking that this is an inspiring dream-chasing masterpiece, but the truth is just the opposite.
Maugham depicts not dreams, but the variability of human nature and the complexity of reality, exploring the question of each person's choice.
Can you imagine that an idealist who pursues his dreams would start his journey in this way? If you saw his beginning, would you still sing the praises of his greatness?
This is the problem that Maugham hides in "The Moon and Sixpence", in fact, life is like this, you never think about what other people will do, but these may be exactly what the heart wants in the eyes of the other party, just as we all think that Strickland should not be so ruthless, but he thinks that dreams are far more important than family.
Everyone is choosing what they think is the right life, never use a single value to measure the world, but also do not look up to anyone, after all, human nature is never black and white, even a person who pursues his dreams may also be imprinted with the sadness of abandoning his wife. Only by looking at each person objectively can we be free from harm.
Of course, what I admire more about Maugham is that in this "Moon and Sixpence", he exposes the complexity of human nature, guides us to see reality, and thus be true to ourselves, while also putting forward a deeper insight into love and marriage.
From the perspective of Strickland's wife, her husband's behavior undoubtedly dealt a devastating blow to her, after all, she had never imagined such a situation before.
This is precisely the taboo of women, because even as a wife, it is impossible to fully grasp what the husband thinks, and if you put all your hopes on him, then when he suddenly leaves like Strickland, where do you go?
Not to mention that Maugham also mentioned in it that only women will give everything for love, in the eyes of men, the real importance is never love, but career, friends, parents, relatives, very realistic, but also very cruel.
Just as at the crossroads of life, Strickland was faced with the choice of family and dreams, he did not hesitate to choose the dream, even if he knew that his wife and children would suffer, I believe that it is difficult for any woman to make this decision decisively.
The contrast between the two and the two shows the difference in the treatment of love between men and women, which also sounds an alarm bell for every woman.
Most women will take love as the main theme of their own lives when they encounter love, otherwise there will not be so many women who will give up everything for love, cut off all the back roads for a man, even if reluctantly, force themselves to go home to meet their husbands and godsons.
Of course, the husband and son is only a choice, not necessarily wrong, but if this is not what you want, but only for a man and have to do so, then it is equivalent to putting yourself at risk.
Because combined with many world famous works and various cases in reality, it can be seen that this sacrifice may not be exchanged for the same return of men, and they cannot sacrifice everything for love like women.
What's more, they will take advantage of your affection, trample on your dignity, and rightfully abandon you.
I think this is also maugham's reminder to women in "The Moon and Sixpence" that never take men for granted, they don't see love as the top priority of life like you do, so you shouldn't lose yourself for love.
In this "Moon and Sixpence", in the face of the sudden departure of her husband, Strickland's wife suffered a lot of pain, experienced a long period of life trough before coming out again, and regained the initiative in life on her own.
From this, we can see how dangerous it is to put all your hopes on a man, if he leaves, your world will completely collapse, even if you rebuild paradise on the ruins, it may take a long time and suffering, can you bear it?
In order to avoid this possibility, but also to prevent their affection from being wasted, women should also have their own life outside of love, with the ability and confidence that no one can take away. In this way, when two lovers are happy, you can enjoy it, and the day when love is broken, the other party will not disrupt your rhythm.
One day you will understand that love is not as good as we think, but full of risks and crises, it is not the source of all happiness, what really matters is ourselves. For women who can live their own lives, love is just the icing on the cake, but it is dispensable.
If it weren't for Maugham's "The Moon and Sixpence", perhaps we would still be immersed in the fog of love that we have laid as women, thinking that as long as we are fully committed to it, men will put you on the tip of their hearts.
It is this book that has awakened thousands of women, let us understand the cruelty and reality of love, and better understand the minds of men.
On the road of the two sexes, the more women understand and understand more thoroughly, the more they can see the truth of love, avoid being deceived, and waste such precious time in vain.
That's why I've always recommended The Moon and Sixpence to everyone, and Maugham has unveiled the hypocrisy of love with his pungent writing and wise eyes, as well as his mind as a man, so that everyone can wake up. However, this is only a small part of the book, and in addition, his analysis of family, dreams, and life is equally profound.
It can be said that with this book, you have read through the truth of all aspects of life, and after reading this book, you will definitely be wiser and more sober than your previous self.
If you've heard the name Of The Moon and Sixpence before, but never opened the book, you should definitely buy it and take a look.
The analysis of this book by outsiders can only be limited to a certain part, and only by reading it yourself can you understand why it has achieved so much, why it can be known worldwide, and why it can get the most comprehensive enlightenment.
The price of a book is only two cups of milk tea money, everyone can afford it, but the concept of being willing to invest in your own life directly determines your future height. The moment you buy the book, you win.
Maugham's The Moon and Sixpence, a genuine book, you deserve it. #源于生活的奇妙艺术 #
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Topic: Do you think men care about love? Let's talk about your point of view.