Born in troubled times, the fittest survive

Adonis 2022-10-05 23:19:15

Although the BBC's coverage of China is always ashamed of the media's responsibilities, its own dramas have always been conscientious. I don't know whether the story really restores history, but I saw Birmingham after the First World War, those folks who chose different lives after participating in the war. Although I am a firm Marxist, you can understand them in the emotional world. You will be sympathetic, disgusted, pitiful, angry, and distressed.

Gang leader Thomas Shelby, homeless Daniel, and communist Freddie Thorne were all comrades in the First World War. For "the honor of the British Empire," they volunteered to participate in the war. As soldiers of the victorious country, they received their own injuries, PTSD, and a worthless medal from Thomas. Born to death, willing to dedicate their lives to the country, they were abandoned by their country in the mud. The new inspector is a suspended officer, who has never been on the battlefield, but has gained the position of inspector. Just ask any ambitious person who is willing to tolerate other people's share of your interest and challenge your authority, and this person has never experienced the pain and gunfire you have experienced.

Thomas Shelby is a cold-blooded and ruthless gang boss, skilled in calculations, steady steps, "blood for blood, tooth for tooth", but he is still a mortal. He will let go of the life of his former comrades who also endured the war PTSD, and will be angrily shot at the insults of his mother; although his brother Arthur is insulting, he still does not allow anyone to show a little bit of mockery; even though he has always been like a family dictator, watch If he doesn't like his sister's lover, he will continue to negotiate with the police for his sister's love; even though everything is not overlooked, he is good at calculating people's hearts, he still stumbles on Grace. As Aunt Polly said, "I know what Tommy is, but everything he does is for us. (I think)" Although he is called the "King of Birmingham", he still hopes The Shelby family can squander their legal property in the sun in a fair manner. Everything he did, step by step, calculating step by step, was for this ultimate dream. Internal and external troubles, he always hides his pain, is more ruthless and cold-blooded than all enemies, and seeks to maximize the benefits of his family and family. "Private soldiers are here to report, sir."

The eldest brother Arthur Shelby, who looks like the most ferocious and oldest, is more eager for his father's love and approval than his younger brother Finn. He was cheated of 500 pounds but only thought of suicide. The third younger brother, John, "John Goes out of the Forbidden City" married the Li family. Although it was a political marriage, it was considered a happy marriage. The younger sister Ada is rebellious and loves people who shouldn't be loved. She was pregnant when she was unmarried, and she was rebellious and stubborn. She did not harm the enemy and her deterrence was average. Aunt Polly, who is strategic but indecisive, and her strong empathy is destined to leave the future of the Razor Gang to Thomas alone.

Campbell's new inspector took office and took the initiative to provoke the Shelby family. Holding the banner of justice, he is not as honest as a gang. He kept saying that Grace was a daughter, and then asked her to marry him. She said she wanted to change this world, but because she was rejected by a woman, she turned around and went to prostitutes.

In the area controlled by the Razor Party, everyone met Shelby and avoided it, but Shelby did not take the initiative to hurt them without reason. The slums of Birmingham are filled with the smell of corruption, and the gray sky is like the suffering that the people endured there, and you can never see it. Life is boring and there is no hope. When alive is exhausted, and food and clothing are all problems, who cares about "starving to death is small, but it is too bad." The gang fire union is like a dynasty change, but a change of ruler and oppressor. If the current ruler can be more benevolent, then why resist?

What is good and what is evil? What is justice and what is injustice?

It's just being born in troubled times, and the fittest survive. Blood for blood, tooth for tooth.

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