The Abyss And Saves

Lu Xun is a literature master, whose status has been established in the modern history of China, whereas Mu Dan has just been remembered over the past decade. Although many scholars who believe the nature of Mu Dan came from Lu Xun become aware of Mu Dan's accession to Lu Xun's spirit, a comparison study between their thought and spirit has never been developed. The essay is a comparison study of them.Both of them were new intellectuals. Lu Xun and Mu Dan possessed rational and practical nature, at the same time they were concerned about the destiny of their countries and their people, which were originated from traditional Confucian tradition expressed as concern for national development, concern for social tribulations and strong sense of responsibility for society. Both of them fought against their despair by their own ways when facing history and life. They possessed"rich pain"originated from their rare quality, that is, self -analysis and self-doubt. They paid close attention to not only public enlightenment, history and life, but pain and split of soul as well. The writer will make a comparison study between their views of enlightenment, history, life and themselves from"care and existence","hope and despair"and"analysis and split"to build up the spiritual system of Lu Xun and Mu Dan and discuss its value and meaning.