An Analysis of the Images of Peasants in the Works of Lu Xun, Mao Dun and Zhao Shuli

Lu Xun and Mao Dun were both outstanding representatives of modern Chinese literature. Their works were very important to the development and influence of Chinese literature. Zhao Shuli was one of the representatives of northern Chinese literature. His works also had high artistic value. In Lu Xun's works, the image of farmers is an important theme. In his novels such as A Madman's Diary, The True Story of Ah Q and Medicine, he deeply revealed the dark side of Chinese society and the poverty and ignorance of farmers. In the novel, Lu Xun portrayed the image of farmers with distinct personality characteristics. Their language was vulgar, their behavior was dissolute, but their hearts were full of contradictions and depression. Mao Dun's works also depicted the image of farmers, but the image of farmers in his works was very different from the image of farmers in Lu Xun's works. The image of farmers in Mao Dun's works was more simple, hardworking and kind. In novels such as Midnight and Spring Silkworm, Mao Dun expressed his respect and respect for farmers by describing their daily life and hard work. Zhao Shuli's works also depicted the image of farmers, but he paid more attention to the study of farmers 'life and culture. The images of farmers in his works were more cultural and historical. For example, in works such as Shu Li's Essay, Zhao Shuli explored the cultural quality and lifestyle of farmers. Through his research on farmers, he profoundly revealed the reality and history of Chinese society at that time. The images of peasants in Lu Xun and Mao Dun's works had distinctive characteristics and profound social significance. Their works were very important to the development and influence of Chinese literature. The image of farmers in Zhao Shuli's works is more rich in cultural content and historical value. Through the study of farmers, he profoundly reveals the reality and history of Chinese society at that time.