Hong Kong Young Writers Anthologies Non-Fiction 2018 | Page 3

Journey to the West Regents Primary School of Shenzhen, Guo, Zekai - 6 J ourney to the West is really an interesting book, telling many adventurous stories. In China, The fiction “Journey to the West” is well known in Asia, in which the Monkey King, Tang Priest, Pigsy and Monk Sandy are legends. For decades, Journey to the West has been adapted into a variety of local operas, films, television series and comics. It is an adventure story about a master and his three apprentices. The apprentices have magical powers that protect them from the monsters and the evil spirits. The author had created an imaginary world, and to the eyes of many, "Journey to the West" is the greatest achievement in literature. Monkey King was born out of a rock. He not only possessed a smart and brave nature, but also extra magical powers that he used to overcome demons and monsters. When encountering all the difficulties he fought on, not retreat. Monkey King is the first hero of "Journey to the West". Pigsy is the epitome of honesty and clumsiness, he is always making a mess out of things and generating a lot of humor in the process. Pigsy is a comic image of simple nature and honesty. His problems are greed and carefree, and they are the traits of some small characters. But Pigsy is still a good man, not trying to harm anyone, and finally claiming final victory. Monk Sandy has a good image, but compared to Monkey King and Pigsy, he played an indispensable supporting role. During the trip, when the Master, Monkey King and Pigsy fell apart, he came out to persuade the two brothers to get along well. Sometimes, when they wandered off the group, he accompanied and protected his Master. Before the Master could find the scriptures he had to overcome 81 obstacles including demons and monsters. These obstacles symbolize the difficulties and challenges that people meet in the course of chasing an ideal. His character is the main reason why “Journey to the West” is so popular with readers at home and abroad. We can get inspiration from reading the book. It gives us an unforgettable impression. Actually in “Journey to the West” there is purification of the mind so that the entire expedition to find scriptures is actually a way of achieving spiritual goodness. However, honesty and courage are all our friends in the depths of our soul. And the book “Journey to the West” conveys the message that in human life, it is possible to achieve ideals and goodness. We should be brave and confident to ourselves, no matter how many difficulties we meet. Our colleagues are important to us too. When we are in trouble, they are the people we can rely on. No doubt trust among people is of the greatest importance.