Random thoughts.
“Cowering in subjection” so that now there is no foes, enemies …as I’m reading the true story of ahQ, now I understand how the logic works. This kind of victory mindset, it seems Chinese really master it. On small matters might be fine, but once you are used to this kind of mindset..no way to turn back. But I won’t comment on it. I think Luxun wrote it because he witnessed the reactions of Chinese people during the sino Japan war. Yes, they surrendered let the Japanese kill. Even they can fight back. Completely healthy.. I mean if I witness, I wouldn’t keep silent too..it’s hard not to say something..it seems very bizarre, made you ponder how and why… Luxun must think this mindset is Chinese people weakness or sickness it can be very toxic .. at the time china was behind many countries even Japanese developed the amibition to take over china imagine the population and the size of china VS Japan, you can imagine how weak china has become. That’s why he was quite angry and worried about the future of china.. it’s quite a nice novel. I haven’t finished but almost…
And over civilisation, it can be a big subject, I realise in the past there is no customer services or legal system for individuals, now everyone can hire lawyers ..in the past no such services. So when there is conflict to use your emotional intelligence will be the best way, since now we have more options, people tend to follow America to use legal procedure to solve any problems. Modern way of solving issues. It is a sign of over civilisation..not necessarily the better way..
Meandering leads to perfection 