Why should we call for democracy? This is not just because we lack the wisdom to brainstorm, but more importantly, we need to hear various voices and think about our existence. The most moving part of the whole film is the moment when all the Huhu people shouted "we are here!" and the kangaroo mother still indifferently put the dust into the oil pan. Because this is a fairy tale, there are still children who will cry out "they do exist, I hear it!" When in reality, we are all monkey army, or that mouse. And we are often the silent majority.
This reminds me of Mr. Lu Xun walking alone in that dark period of history. The most frightening thing is not that everyone is ignorant, but that everyone is sober but no one stands up. Just like Horton, Lu Xun adheres to his principles and believes in the truth that he should uphold. Even if he is locked in a cage and tied up, he will not say anything against his conscience. In the era of Lu Xun, people were the blinded majority, so he did his best to awaken the spirit of the nation, but now, when we are surrounded by smart mice, how will our life change from then? No, some are just more painful in life, because being awake but unable to speak is the most painful. People know the problem but suffer silently, and often even warn those who want to break through like Holden not to do stupid things. This is a wonderful irony.
We now need a Mr. Lu Xun, who can lead us out of the quagmire of thought, and who can truly pursue what we need most and the most basic rights.
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