불안의 시대 지식인의 분노: 魯迅의 경우

Abstract

Lu Xun pointed a sharp criticism at outdated and ill Chinese tradition and the people with a big anger at corrupt China. But, in the dark and despaired times,he never gave up his hope that the obsolete custom would be destroyed in China. He saw a lot of youths dying with blood with his own eyes and suffered from their death and sacrifice. But, he could not stay in despair. He stepped into the way of a warrior with anger, instead. He used a new literary style called Lu Xun's essays as a comfortable weapon for his fight. He fought against the political culture and despotism of the Nationalist Government,submissive and flattering intellectuals, and opportunistic youths. Although surrounded by his enemies, he continued his fight with the great anger against them. For him, Marxism was required as a way to struggle with the Chinese fate. But, Marxism was never placed above the Chinese people. The only thing Lu Xun wanted to keep was liberty and equality, independence, and dignity of mankind. In other words, his literature was all his love for human beings, ‘humanity’. He spitted up all his heart in writing even in front of his death. That was a way intellectuals must do. Lu Xun's strong love and anger enough to sacrifice everything he had including his life among the people in China still moves us in modern society in a vivid appeal.