Under the Wheel
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"Under the Wheel" is a semi-autobiographical novel written early in Hesse's creative career. It tells the story of the genius boy Hans Gibbenrath who gradually became tragic under the harsh educational system and social pressure. Hans was born in a small town in Germany and was extremely talented. He studied hard under the expectations of his family and teachers, and passed the state examination to enter the famous Maulbronn Academy. He sacrificed all the entertainment of his childhood just to meet the expectations of his father and teachers and become a "model student." Hans met the rebellious Hermann Heilner, who advocated freedom and despised the rigid education system. Heilner was expelled for defying school rules, while Hans gradually became physically and mentally exhausted due to mental depression and academic pressure, and his grades declined. Hans was forced to drop out of school due to neurasthenia. After returning to his hometown, he became a factory apprentice. He was ignored by society and eventually led to tragedy.
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Under crushing
Under social discipline, it may be easier to walk on the so-called right path, but the higher the degree of self-awareness, the more likely you are to want to "rebellion."
A book that criticizes education, I think it's pretty good
A book that criticizes education, I think it's pretty good
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Official(2)Scraped 4d ago
Under crushing
Under social discipline, it may be easier to walk on the so-called right path, but the higher the degree of self-awareness, the more likely you are to want to "rebellion."
A book that criticizes education, I think it's pretty good
A book that criticizes education, I think it's pretty good
