Have you heard why the goblins in "Journey to the West" can always escape the punishment of heaven? watched a TV series "Hurricane", and suddenly it reminded me that the goblins in those ancient stories also have backers! Yes, whether it is reality or mythological stories, there are always some "big guys" behind them. Who is behind these seemingly invincible goblins?
It is said that "Journey to the West", an ancient mythological novel, has been passed down since ancient times and has attracted the attention of countless readers. Among them, Sun Wukong's bravery and fearlessness, Tang Seng's compassion, can be described as a household name. But in addition to these glamorous appearances, have you ever thought about why those goblins who tried to eat Tang Seng again and again always got away with it, and some of them could even be proud?
Not to mention anything else, just the king of gold and silver horns in Pingdingshan, these two goblins are not simple. They can not only call for wind and rain, but also mobilize the land of the mountain gods, and use the method of Mount Tai to press the top, and press Sun Wukong to the point of spurting blood. It stands to reason that with such goblins, Sun Wukong should have beaten them to the ground and couldn't turn over. But in fact, because of the support of a great god like Taishang Laojun behind them, these two goblins not only escaped, but even Sun Wukong had to bow his head and had to return each other's treasures.
Doesn't this mean the so-called "goblins with backers don't die"? The backers behind these goblins, as big as the Buddha and the Jade Emperor, to the land of the mountain gods in a certain place, are all existences that people dare not easily provoke. For example, isn't that red boy also an apprentice of Guanyin Bodhisattva? Although Sun Wukong is powerful, who dares to offend Guanyin Bodhisattva easily?
Let's take a look at the drama "Hurricane", some of the characters in it are gang bosses, and some are powerful businessmen, although these characters have no official positions, they also have strong backers behind them. is like Gao Qiqiang in the TV series, on the surface, he is just a fish seller, but in fact, he has strong support behind him, allowing him to run rampant in Jinghai City.
These realities and myths make people wonder if they can do whatever they want as long as they have enough backers? is like the goblins in "Journey to the West", the umbrella behind them is so strong that even Sun Wukong has to give three points, let alone those mortals.
Sun Wukong's experience on the road to learn scriptures has revealed a profound truth in the battles again and again: no matter how powerful he is, if he does not have a solid backstage, then sooner or later, he will end up in ruin. And these backers seem to have become a guarantee for their wanton behavior.
But we can't help but ask, is such a world too hopeless? In the world of Journey to the West, justice always seems to require more effort and sacrifice, while evil seems to be victorious easily. When you think about it, it's actually a portrayal of the real world.
The characters in "Hurricane", they may seem lawless at a certain moment, but the development of the plot will always give a reasonable explanation. Behind every seemingly invincible character, there are complex interpersonal relationships and forces behind them. This setting undoubtedly increases the tension of the story, and also allows the audience to experience the deep-seated social reality in the tense and intense plot advancement.
From "Journey to the West" to "Hurricane", whether it is a myth or a modern drama, the logic behind this does not seem to have changed much. Some say that this is because no matter how progressive society is, the desire for power and attachment in human nature never changes. And the "ghosts" that are revealed in the story are nothing more than those interests and power operations hidden under the glossy surface.
When we open "Journey to the West" again and see those goblins at large, should we think about whether this reflects some injustice in our own society? And when we finish watching the plot of "Hurricane", should we also reflect, is this kind of plot reminding us to be more vigilant against those invisible "backers"?
Through the two works "Journey to the West" and "Hurricane", it is not difficult for us to find that whether it is ancient mythology or modern TV series, there is a profound social reality hidden behind the story. Those seemingly invincible characters, they always have strong support behind them. This is not just a literary setting, but a profound reflection of human relationships and power structures in the real world. Therefore, when we appreciate these wonderful, perhaps we should think more about how to find and maintain justice in the real world, rather than simply envy those characters who "have backers".