"Water Margin" Chapter 43 made me see it, which is a mixed feeling. Li Kui In this drama, he killed Li Gui and Li Gui's wife, and his mother was also eaten by a tiger. When watching TV series, I often feel sad for this old lady, but when I see the original work, I always feel that what the author wants to express is that this old lady deserves to die. Let’s look at Li Kui’s first words when he saw his mother:
My son, you have been there for a lot of time, have you been there in the past few years? Your elder brother is just working as a long-term worker in other people, and only getting some food to eat is not helpful! I thought about you as usual, and my tears dried up, so I blinded my eyes. What are you doing?
Li Kui has been doing some unreasonable business outside in recent years, but Li Kui's brother Li Da is a serious person. It can be seen that all the things that support his mother are taken care of by his elder brother Li Da. However, Li's mother said that your brother's money for that little thing is "it's not good for raising a mother", but hasn't Li's mother lived to this point? Not only does there be no gratitude for the eldest son in the words, but on the contrary, what we can see is the old lady’s desire for a better life. Of course, this is not wrong. Raising children in feudal society is to prevent them from getting old. Let's continue to watch:
Li Kui deceived his family and said that he had become an official. Li Kui's brother Li Da told his mother that Li Kui became a robber and robbed the court in Jiangzhou , causing him to wear shackles and locks. Now that Li Kui is back, it is not a good thing. Li Kui advised his brother and he to go up the mountain to enjoy the happiness. Li Da disagreed and went to sue the official. Here, Li Kui is more humane than his brother, but I don’t advocate criticizing Li Da. After all, he wants to be a good person and everyone has their own ambitions. Li Kui was going to take his mother away, and Li's mother asked:
Where do you carry me?
This sentence is interesting. Li Da has been wearing shackles and locks for many days, but Li’s mother doesn’t even know. If Li’s mother had known, wouldn’t she have known that Li Kui had become a wanted criminal in the court? Even if Li's mother really didn't know, Li's mother should have known it after she explained it clearly in the face of Li Da. After knowing the situation, the old lady not only did not feel any pity for her eldest son, but instead asked knowingly: "Where are you going to carry me?" Where to go? Go to the bandit's nest! I think Li’s mother is not unaware of it, she just doesn’t know how far she has to go, how much trouble she has to suffer, and how much hardship she has to suffer.
Li’s mother and Li Kui’s departure have no legal concept, nor do they have the concept of loving motherhood for the eldest son. If you read it carefully, you will understand. This person is just two words, selfish!
While walking, Li's mother's performance fully demonstrated her selfishness. Li's mother said a total of three sentences, including the following
My son, it's good if I want to have a saliva there.
I ate some dry rice every day, but I couldn't bear to be thirsty.
My son, I’m so thirsty that I kill me! Save me! The three sentences of
reveal a meaning, that is, I am thirsty and want water, and now I want it. It was useless to explain Li Kui to his mother, he just wanted water. Let’s see how Li Kui explained:
I’m here to go across the hill, borrowed it and rested, and cooked some food.
I also got angry in my throat. Please wait for me to carry you to the ridge and find water to eat with you.
I am also sleepy!
Li Kui’s meaning is very obvious. After surviving this journey, I have some food, and I am also thirsty and tired! Does Li's mother care? Li's mother doesn't care. Anyway, it's a big deal for me to be thirsty.
When I saw this, Li's mother was dead. My mood was not sad, but complicated, and there was even a sense of pleasure that such an annoying character finally died.
