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Story summary
- Lu Xun, a notable Chinese writer, became famous a century ago for his critiques of Confucian culture and political authority.
- In Shaoxing, his image has shifted from an anti-establishment figure to a symbol of the Communist Party.
- Mao Zedong referred to Lu Xun as "a hero without parallel," enhancing his status in China's literary and political narrative.
- This transformation illustrates how society handles dissenting voices, either suppressing or venerating them.
