A recent major event on the Internet made the grassroots young Mao Xinghuo famous overnight, and also made Mo Yan, who is already a literary giant, rise in reputation and worth. This is not only a storm of heated discussions on the Internet, but also a serious ideological struggle.
The origin of the matter can be traced back to a topic that suddenly became popular on the Internet - Mao Xinghuo's public criticism of Mo Yan. Mao Xinghuo is an ordinary grassroots youth
Through his own Weibo platform, he has spoken out against Mo Yan's novels for a large amount of violent, pornographic and superstitious content, arguing that these contents seriously distort the image of Chinese culture and desecrate the traditional virtues of the nation.
Mao Xinghuo's remarks quickly attracted huge attention on the Internet. On social platforms such as Weibo, Moments, and Zhihu, countless netizens joined the discussion.
Many people have begun to re-examine Mo Yan's works, especially those who are well-known at home and abroad, "Red Sorghum Family" and "Breast and Fat Buttocks". Mo Yan's book quickly rose to the best-selling lists of major bookstores, and both support and opposition voices put the literary maess back in the public spotlight.
Mo Yan's supporters were not to be outdone. They believe that Mo Yan's works profoundly reveal the dark side of society, which is the charm of literature - daring to face the ugly and provoking people's deep reflection and reflection on reality. They believe that literary perspectives are pluralistic and cannot be generalized by traditional moral standards.
Some critics have argued that although Mo Yan's work contains many uncomfortable elements, this is precisely where his literary value lies. By exposing the dark side of society, he prompts people to think about what true morality and humanity are. It has also been suggested that literary works should have a more holistic perspective and should not focus only on the negative aspects of society.
Fueled by the Internet and the media, this debate over Mo Yan's work has gradually evolved into a discussion about how Chinese culture has been inherited and developed in modern society.
Mo Yan's work is seen by some as a challenge to traditional culture, while others see it as a manifestation of cultural self-renewal. The discussion is not limited to literature, but also touches on education, the media, and even policymaking.
Mao Xinghuo's actions have attracted a lot of criticism. Some questioned his motives, believing that he might be using Mo Yan's fame to gain attention for himself. In any case, his actions have undoubtedly stimulated a broad public debate about literary, cultural, and social values.
In this turmoil, Mo Yan himself has always maintained a certain silence. Although he did not directly respond to Mao's criticism, he emphasized the pluralistic value of literature and freedom of expression in a public appearance.
He mentioned that literary works should embrace the diverse voices of society and show the complexity of life through the form of art. This view has been supported by many literary and artistic workers.
The impact of the event gradually expanded, from literary criticism to cultural identity, to the larger debate on how modern China balances tradition and modernity, morality and artistic freedom.
In the process, sales of Mo Yan's books skyrocketed, and many people read his works to judge the focus of controversy for themselves. Bookstores and online platforms have launched special editions or collections of reviews of Mo Yan's works to satisfy the public's curiosity and demand.
Although the direct confrontation between Mao Xinghuo and Mo Yan has decreased, the resulting cultural and ideological discussions are still continuing. This incident not only changed the perception of Mo Yan's works by many people, but also prompted society to have a deeper understanding of the functions and responsibilities of literature.
Mao Xinghuo's remarks, while at first seemingly simple criticism, actually triggered a series of far-reaching cultural discussions. This not only affected the literary world, but also profoundly touched the renewal of cultural consciousness and values at the broad social level. This impact is multidimensional and involves culture, education, policy, and even the values of each individual.