"I don't believe Li Bai is so stupid", this is just a sentence of the student, but it has stumped countless teachers and parents. This deceptively simple statement provokes deep thoughts, involving literature, history, education, and perceptions of celebrity images.
Li Bai's multiple images:
Li Bai was a great poet of the Tang Dynasty, and his poetry is full of elements of heroism, ranger, arrogance, melancholy and romance. These images are vividly expressed in his poems.
He can be the heroic poet immortal, like "Dapeng rises with the wind in one day and soars up to 90,000 li"; He can also be the ranger, walking among the rivers and lakes, "killing one person in ten steps, and leaving no line for thousands of miles." After the matter is flicked away, deep in hiding and famous"; Or, he is the arrogant Li Bai, showing himself as a "self-proclaimed minister is a fairy in wine".
In addition, he can also write emotional poems, such as "Autumn wind clear, autumn moon bright", and "West wind remnant, Han family mausoleum", showing his melancholy and depth. At another moment, he was able to write sweet and romantic poems, such as "Living together in a long gan, two children have no suspicion, fourteen are gentlemen, and shame has not been tasted." No matter which Li Bai is, he is full of romance, which is why everyone is so fond of him.
Li Bai's prodigal son looking back story:
However, it was this great poet immortal who caused a storm of thought. When we were children, we all heard a story related to Li Bai, that is, "Iron Pestle into a Needle". In this story, young Li Bai passes through a stream and meets an old woman who is sharpening an iron pestle and says that she wants to sharpen it into a needle. Li Bai was touched by the old woman's perseverance and determination, and finally changed his past mistakes, studied hard, and finally became a generation of poets.
The story, while educational, has raised questions from students and parents alike. Students said, "I don't believe Li Bai would be that stupid," and parents said they didn't believe the story. So why do students have such questions?
Why students have questions:
First of all, an important reason is that Li Bai's fame is too great, and people's worship of him makes his image tall and mysterious. How could such a great poet be so stupid? This question has led people to re-examine the truth of the story.
Second, the provenance and historical credibility of the story have also become a point of doubt. The story first came from the Song Dynasty literati Zhu Mu's "Fang Yu Shengyan", a book that records geography and customs. However, at the time of the compilation of the Siku Quanshu in the Ming Dynasty, many errors in this story had already been discovered. This has raised doubts among some scholars about the authenticity of the story.
Third, some argue that the story is not logically sound. In the Tang Dynasty, iron, although already present, was still a rare material. Why would an old woman spend so much effort and expense grinding into a needle? Why not just sell the iron pestle and use the money to buy a needle? This kind of plot does not seem very reasonable in the context of the time.
Fourth, science enthusiasts even analyzed the difficulty of sharpening iron pestles into needles. It is difficult to grind even a small iron into a needle, let alone such a large iron rod. Moreover, to grind iron into needles and ensure that it does not break, the quality requirements for iron are also extremely high.
Finally, some people suspect that this story does not match the real life of Li Bai. Historical records show that Li Bai already showed outstanding literary talent in his childhood, he began to recite Rokko at the age of five, and by the age of fifteen he had already given many poems and was respected by celebrities. Such a child prodigy image does not seem to fit well with the childhood behavior in "Iron Pestle into Needles".
"I don't believe Li Bai is so stupid" is a sentence that has led to deep thinking about literary works, historical figures, and education. Li Bai's multiple images show his colorful life, but the related story "Iron Pestle into Needles" makes people question. Regardless of the veracity of the story, it has important educational implications. In modern times, our minds are more active, and students have the ability to think and question independently.
This critical thinking helps us understand literature and historical events more deeply, while also reflecting people's high expectations for celebrity images. Ultimately, despite doubts, we might as well insist that Li Bai was a great poet, and that the story may exist only for the sake of entertaining and educating, and that it has a positive effect on education regardless of its authenticity.
Therefore, the simple statement "I don't believe Li Bai is so stupid" actually stimulates us to think deeply about literature, history and education.
What role do fables like "Iron Pestles into Needles" actually play in children's development?
Fables like "Iron Pestles into Needles" play multiple roles in children's development, including education, inspiration and value development:
Educational inspiration: Fables often contain vivid plots and deep allegories, conveying important educational messages to children through the transformation of storylines and characters. These stories can teach children important values in life, such as perseverance, overcoming difficulties, and cherishing opportunities.
Moral education: Fables often emphasize moral and ethical principles with positive or negative demonstrations. They help children understand the concepts of good and evil, fairness and injustice, and inspire them to make morally correct choices.
Thinking Training: These stories encourage children to think, analyze, and solve problems. By observing how the characters in the story respond to challenges, children develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Emotional development: Fables often involve the characters' emotional experiences, such as fear, courage, friendship, persistence, etc. Through these stories, children can better understand their emotions and learn how to deal with emotional dilemmas.
Cultural Heritage: Fables are part of a cultural tradition through which children learn about the values and traditions of their own culture, while also being exposed to stories from other cultures and promoting intercultural understanding and respect.
Inspire creativity: The fantastical plots and symbolism of fables can inspire creativity in children. They can develop creative thinking by imagining the adventures of their characters, re-enacting stories, or creating their own fables.
Develop persistence and perseverance: These stories often contain plots in which the protagonist perseveres after going through difficulties, which can encourage children to be patient and persistent in the face of challenges and not give up easily.
In short, fables like "Iron Pestle into Needles" not only provide entertainment and reading pleasure in the process of children's growth, but also play multiple roles such as education, moral cultivation, thinking training, emotional development and cultural inheritance. These stories are not only part of children's literature, but also an important tool for cultivating children's comprehensive literacy and values.
【Phoenix Court Review】
This simple sentence, "I don't believe Li Bai is so stupid", actually triggered a deep reflection, not only allowing us to re-examine the image of Li Bai as a great poet, but also reflecting some aspects of the education system and cultural traditions that deserve reflection.
First, this event highlights the need for modern education to place greater emphasis on the cultivation of critical thinking and independent thinking. Instead of being content with the messages fed in traditional stories and textbooks, students begin to question, think, and pursue deeper understanding. This critical thinking is essential for developing students' innovative and problem-solving skills.
Second, the event also reflects the challenges of literary tradition and history education. While fables such as "The Iron Pestle into a Needle" have played an important role in traditional education, modern students need more information on historical truth and logical rationality. This reminds us that we need to better integrate traditional culture and modern knowledge in education to provide students with a more comprehensive and in-depth education.
Finally, the event also highlights the importance of celebrity images and the way historical stories are disseminated. In the information age, people's knowledge of history and celebrities is no longer limited to textbooks, the Internet and social media have made information more widespread. Therefore, we need to be more careful in presenting historical stories and celebrity images to ensure the accuracy and legitimacy of the information, while also encouraging students to maintain critical thinking.
To sum up, the thinking triggered by the phrase "I don't believe Li Bai is so stupid" is one of the challenges facing educational and cultural traditions. We should take this as an opportunity to actively promote educational reform, cultivate students' critical thinking and independent thinking skills, and better inherit and present our cultural traditions to meet the needs of modern society.
【Poetry Review】
Fable pondered Li Baishao,
The iron pestle becomes a needle spectrum of wonders.
Childhood truancy has not changed,
The old woman sharpens the iron dripping essence.
The heroic ranger appears in the poem,
The autumn breeze is also proud.
Students' questions stimulate thinking,
Celebrity stories are ancient and modern.
Education needs to cultivate criticism,
Cultural traditions should be cherished.
Thinking freely activates intelligence,
Innovative ideas accompany me.
Text/Shiman
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