![]() ![]() So when he looks back at the facts of those strange, historic times, does he see an evil murderer as his grandfather? This is like saying that he's a descendent of a murderer and a selfish tyrannical person. That's the line that was followed to get to the main character, the unnamed speaker (who likely represents Mo Yan). When the speaker's grandfather arrived at the farm, he murders the owner and husband of his to-be wife. But the search for meaning never yields anything substantial, and in the end of the novel, when he sees the sorghum, there is an echo of his primary question: Why does life have to end in death? Why does one variety of plant overcome another? This transcendental question finds its answer in the dual nature of Commander Yu. Yan eloquently demonstrates this in the novel, most poignant in his attempt to reframe the senseless violence and gore of his uncle's death in a way the narrator can understand, or at least stomach. It's easy to rush to judge our families and our family histories. Written by people who wish to remain anonymous ![]() ![]() We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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