Journey to the West's Reading Notes

Journey to the West was a classic Chinese novel. It told the story of Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, Monk Sand, and Tang Sanzang (otherwise known as the "Journey to the West") who went to India to retrieve Buddhist scriptures. This novel has a strong mythical and legendary color, and there are many famous plots and stories. Below are some possible reading notes: 1. The growth of Sun Wukong: The novel described the growth of Sun Wukong from an ordinary monkey to a superhero with magical power and wisdom, including his learning of spells, practicing martial arts, overcoming various obstacles and challenges. 2. Zhu Bajie's transformation process: Zhu Bajie was a greedy, lazy, and cunning monster. However, on the way to learn the scriptures, he gradually realized his mistakes and grew into a kind, brave, and loyal good person through cultivation and overcoming his obstacles. 3. Monk Sand's cultivation journey: Monk Sand was a mortal without magic power, but he grew into a kind, brave and loyal good man through cultivation and overcoming his obstacles on the way to obtain scriptures. 4. Tang Sanzang's mental journey: Tang Sanzang was a merciful and devoted holy monk. He experienced many setbacks and difficulties on the way to obtain the scriptures, but he always maintained a firm belief and a compassionate attitude. Finally, he led the four people to obtain the scriptures successfully. 5. Introduction of Indian Buddhist culture: Many concepts and philosophical thoughts of Indian Buddhist culture are integrated into the plot of the story, such as "five skandhas" and "nirvana", which helps readers better understand Buddhist thoughts. The discussion of human nature: The novel explored the good and evil, greed, laziness, courage, loyalty and other aspects of human nature, which helped readers to understand human nature and human society in depth. 7. Analysis of the plot: The plot and details in the novel, such as the Battle of the Heavenly Palace, the Flaming Mountain, and the White Bone Demon, help the readers better understand the theme and plot of the novel.