Historical Criticism Of The Saboteur By Ha Jin

The Historical Criticism of Communism

Ha Jin’s The “Saboteur” provides an insight of the injustice that the Communist government in China committed toward its citizens. In other words, the treatment of Mr. Chiu and the fear that the bride expressed was the direct emotions of those during the time of the rise of communism. This representation simply provides the argument that the communism is a route of sabotage of the people. With a historical criticism perspective, the reflection of the police and Mr. Chiu’s reactabion presents this argument and provides strong evidence that this story displays the indictment of a communist government. In fact, the abuse of power provides the case that this type of power should not exist and shows the delusion

Chui arrives rapidly. That is to say, the police splashed tea onto the newlyweds and the policemen quickly take action when Mr. Chui decides to interact. With that example, the police officers go beyond what they were created for and abuse their power, “Comrade Policeman, your duty is to keep order, but you purposely tortured us common citizens. Why violate the law you are supposed to enforce (pg. 427)?” Understanding this, Mr. Chui believes that the purpose of the police is to protect the innocent, but with police abusing power instantly use it towards their own advantage. “You’re a saboteur, you know that? You’re disrupting public order (pg. 421).” Although, the audience does not know Mr. Chui is a supporter of the Communist Party. This statement is a direct expression of how the people feel toward the Party. In fact, it is further enhanced by the bride’s reaction of fear toward the policemen’s action. This represents that no feels safe, and this new rising power is disrupting the public

Chui actually seem to be very similar. Using strong-headed characters, Jin provides the audience that the power of a group and fear conquers the individual, “We are pretty certain that you will comply with our wishes…(pg. 423).” This symbolizes the fear that the Communist Party used towards its enemies and with compliance the people could receive the simplest rights that humans deserve. The lack of choice that Mr. Chui had to endure is the reflection of the citizens felt towards Communist China leaving them no choice but to accept the new circumstances. For instance, the head of the department explains, “What we do care about is that you cooperate with us. That is to say, you must admit your crime (pg. 425).” Reassuring the support from Mr. Chui is critical in the theme of abusive power that was much reflected from the communist government and targeting a common citizen instills the fear among those who do not have the authority to control what occurs in their