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Comparative Analysis Between Children's Perspective and Adult Perspective in Old Stories in the South of the City
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Abstract
With the development of fast-paced life and increasing pressure in modern society, children's literature-related works are becoming increasingly abundant. Returning to the world of children and exploring the beauty of childhood is one of the important topics of current research. The research topic of this article is the connection between children's perspectives and adults' perspectives. The research method of this article is as follows: First, read the text of the novel, looking for chapters that fit the theme as well as the direction of the research. Three aspects were selected: the conflict between "madness and civilization", the dialectic of "right and wrong", and the helplessness of "separation and growth". Then, through direct comparison and analysis, it is discovered that the child's perspective is to think deeply about this rational adult world with a critical eye. Finally, it is concluded that children's eyes can not only discover the beauty of the adult world but also present the true nature of children's resistance to and criticism of the real world. It also provides insight into the contradictions and hopelessness behind them and explores the expression of rationalization.
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ld things in the south of the city, children's perspective, adults' perspective, rationality, morality
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He,X. (2024). Comparative Analysis Between Children's Perspective and Adult Perspective in Old Stories in the South of the City. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,59,187-193.
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