Tattered Robe

My favorite novel about the Republic of China

When did Canpao come to Qidian?

I read it a long time ago, and the thing that still bothers me is not the plot of the book, but the fact that the author is an extreme male chauvinist, and even said extreme topics at the end of the chapter, such as women who are unruly women should deserve to die.

When I wrote this book, the author's life had already entered an emotional low point. Only then could he write such a radical book and such a classic. Happy people can never write it.

Alas, it hurts my heart, I missed Yufu after all

I haven't read this novel, but I plan to buy the physical book. I would like to ask which one is the real ending. The endings of the novel and the physical book seem to be different

I watched it many years ago. I thought it was amazing at the time, but now I am rewatching it. Zuo Dengfeng is a very extreme person, but no matter whether he is extreme or not, some people will be dissatisfied. Everyone has their own ideas about the protagonist in their hearts. But I think Zuo Dengfeng is very real, because his heart has long followed his wife who was seriously injured and ran away with him until she bled to death. Zuo Dengfeng actually died in the first dozen chapters, but he just kept his body alive through obsession. How can such a person not be extreme? If not, he would have committed suicide in the Taoist temple. I won't talk about the plot. When I saw the end, I had not been in love at the time, and I just wanted to ask what love is in this world.

A good book, a rare good book, although there are some parts that are not popular with the public. For me personally, it is a rare classic. It's a pity that the author's subsequent books are not ideal. I hope the author will continue to work hard.

The background of the book is the early/mid-Republic of China. This setting is very important! The Beginning ① The story begins with the protagonist being "relegated" to a Taoist temple and meeting the most important woman in his life (wife, not the heroine). At this time, Zuo's mentality was that he was not angry and aggrieved, and his personality was still that of an ordinary person. ② From staying in a Taoist temple and getting to know each other with his wife, to adopting an old cat (like lynx, an important role) from the villagers, the main plot begins to emerge from the gold ring worn by the old cat. At this time, Zuo's mentality is positive, sunny and hopeful, and his personality is the most peaceful in the whole story. He has a house, a wife, a pampered wife, and a job, and what else can he ask for. ③ After the villagers sold gold rings, they led the Japanese troops into the house. His wife was shot several times as the savior and fled with her left side. She later died of excessive blood loss. At this time, Zuo's mentality began to change. He felt powerless towards himself, felt guilty about his wife, and hated the Japanese army and the leading party. He was filled with sadness, anger, despair and hatred. His personality has also changed to being withdrawn, reticent and extreme. ④ He was rejected in his quest for Taoism (the first time he met the heroine of this book). Later, he found the unique Taoism left by his wife's teacher. He became possessed and returned to the old cat's mausoleum to obtain a pair of suppression gloves. (The ending of the opening chapter and the official start of the main plot) At this time, the left mentality has begun to change from the weak to the strong. The weak mentality is to seek outside, and the Tao and Dharma they seek are rejected, hoping to be destroyed and filled with hope. The strong man's mentality is to seek for himself, to find the Tao and practice it regardless of the risks, and the hope based on despair also foreshadowed Zuo's future mentality. The tone of his character is already ruthless and extreme, driven by revenge. During the Republic of China, warlords were separatist and bandits were everywhere. Against this background, Zuo Dengfeng experienced the ups and downs of his life, from "left" to "right", from moderation to extreme ego, extreme, ruthless, indifferent, moody, and arbitrary. Isn't this a miniature reflection of that era on him? There is also Zuo Dengfeng's view of good and evil. First of all, humans are social animals, and good and evil are consensuses established by human needs in social life. On the other hand, I prefer to define Zuo's goodness as Zuo's wife. When she was alive, Zuo was still participating in social activities, and people who participated in social activities must have the prevailing views of good and evil at that time. After the death of the witch, Zuo's heart and Zuo's "goodness" also died. You can't use non-existent/unnecessary things to make an "invincible" person pay for them. Moreover, the group's view of good and evil does not apply to an overly powerful individual, and an overly powerful individual does not have a new set of views of good and evil or people or things that anchor good and evil. What is reflected is the left's moodiness, whims, and killing. (In a certain easter egg, Zuo Dengfeng looks like a wise man with a smile on his face after untying his knot) Just like his name, Zuo Dengfeng climbed to the top in a deviant way. It is impossible to simply judge what kind of person he is by good or bad. After experiencing many disappointments, despair and betrayals, he can still remember his original intention, which is both affectionate and ruthless. Cui Yinzuo's death and Zuo Lingyu's life have owed nothing to each other. To whom he owes the most, it's the old cat Shisan!

The enemy who killed his wife can be spared, but I will kill the kiln sister's coachman. Is the male protagonist worthy of his wife?