An Intertextual Interpretation of"Moonlight"and"Gazes"in Diary of a Madman through Call to Arms
Diary of a Madman as the starting point of Lu Xun's creations,finds continuation and deepening in the collection Call to Arms.Through an analysis of the descriptions of"moonlight"and"gazes"in the stories of Call to Arms,it can be observed that these images are not merely environmental depictions in Lu Xun's writing,but rather internal reflections of character psychology and plot develop-ment.The"moonlight"in Call to Arms is not a fixed symbol;rather,it changes with the fluctuations of the characters'psychology,creating a unique emotional atmosphere.The"gazes",meanwhile,through the delicate technique of"painting the eyes",profoundly reveal the mental states of the characters.These ar-tistic techniques not only propel the plot forward but also demonstrate Lu Xun's profound insights into social reality and human nature.