The Moon and Sixpence

I especially like the plot in the book about the protagonist Charles Strickland's pursuit of art. It allows me to see a person's courage at all costs for his ideals. The writing of this book is also very good, and it is easy to draw people into the story. All in all, "The Moon and Sixpence" is a book well worth reading.

This is the first Maugham book I have read. I had only heard of the title before and didn't know much about the content. After reading it, I realized that the moon and sixpence represent dreams and real life. This book is also very difficult to read at the beginning 10%. I believe I will just keep reading. The plot at the end is indeed very interesting. The male protagonist... (I don't quite remember his name) is not a good man. He slept with other people's wives and abandoned his wife and children, but I can feel that he is a very courageous and charming man. He abandoned everything he owned in middle age for his own pursuit of books. He is not afraid, but feels that he can finally start his dream. There were indeed very few painters of that era who were able to sell well while they were still alive, so the male protagonist did not choose that kind of living environment for money, purely because of his dreams. It can be said that he was homeless and almost died several times, but he could see through people's hearts and never consumed himself for others. Sometimes I think about it, a person's energy is limited and he must focus on what he thinks is the most important. It is very interesting to see the back part. The male protagonist has been bravely trying to enter the dungeon, and in a sense, he was finally successful. Although he suddenly "rebelled" and began to pursue his dreams in middle age, the premise is that the male protagonist has achieved a relatively good level in his studies, career, and family. The premise is that he really feels that he has this ability. He has completed the worldly requirements in the first half of his life, and completed them well, so he is confident. He feels that without him, others can live their own lives. The male protagonist is very insightful into people's hearts. He is a rough-looking person but has a delicate mind. It is probably because of this that he is able to draw paintings that make people feel thrilling.

Maybe it's the difference in cultural values ​​between China and the West. In my opinion, if you throw away the constraints of traditional family concepts, you have to admire Strickland's pursuit and persistence in the field of painting. He chose his own path decisively, resolutely and resolutely, and perhaps he truly spent the rest of his life in the way he liked.

I couldn't read it at first, maybe it's because of the cultural differences between East and West! I watched it several times, and I couldn't put it down the further I got to it! Before I read it, I always thought it should be a book about brave pursuit of ideals! But what struck me deeply after reading it was the test of human nature! The battle between reason and emotion! How to live this life? It is to live in the secular world and take on the responsibilities we should have. Or get rid of all the fetters and bravely pursue everything you want! The answer lies in everyone's heart!

Kland's ideal spirit transcends the level of ethics and morality, and can also be said to be great. However, he has never achieved artistic freedom in his lifelong pursuit, because the rudder that sailed towards artistic freedom from the beginning has already deviated, and has drifted further and further into the abyss of desire. To put it more objectively, Kland is an excellent writer, but he is definitely not a great man.

After reading it, I had an indescribable feeling, but I gained two opinions: to live as myself or to live as others see me. I have no idea.

It's different from what I imagined, but it looks good

The value of life lies in how you view your life, not in how others evaluate it.

I read it once when I was in the third grade of junior high school, and now that I have read it again, I miss the lost youth. The book is a good book and very worth reading.

The structure is clear and the story is engaging

The language is sharp and thought-provoking

Ideals are like flames that burn everyone.

"If a person loses his footing and falls into the water, it doesn't matter whether he is a good swimmer or not. He has to struggle to get to the shore, otherwise he will drown."

The insight and portrayal of the character's psychology are profound