《西游记英语版思维导图简单》
Central Topic: Journey to the West (西游记)
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Main Characters:
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Tang Sanzang (唐三藏/玄奘):
- Title: Tripitaka (三藏法师)
- Role: Buddhist Monk, pilgrim, leader of the group.
- Characteristics: Compassionate, pious, often naive, easily frightened.
- Motivation: To retrieve the Buddhist scriptures from the Leiyin Temple in the West (India).
- Weakness: Relies heavily on his disciples for protection and guidance.
- English Keywords: Monk, pilgrim, compassionate, naive, Buddhist scriptures, Leiyin Temple, India.
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Sun Wukong (孙悟空):
- Title: Monkey King (美猴王), Pilgrim (行者)
- Role: Tang Sanzang's primary disciple, protector, fighter.
- Characteristics: Mischievous, rebellious, brave, powerful, intelligent, loyal (eventually).
- Abilities: 72 Transformations (七十二变), cloud somersault (筋斗云), Ruyi Jingu Bang (如意金箍棒/Wishing Staff).
- Conflicts: His rebellious nature versus his loyalty to Tang Sanzang. His past sins.
- English Keywords: Monkey King, mischief, rebellion, bravery, transformations, cloud somersault, Wishing Staff, loyalty.
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Zhu Bajie (猪八戒):
- Title: Pigsy (猪八戒), Pilgrim (八戒)
- Role: Disciple of Tang Sanzang, comic relief.
- Characteristics: Gluttonous, lazy, lustful, cowardly, often complains.
- Past: Former Marshal Tianpeng (天蓬元帅) in Heaven, banished for misconduct.
- Motivation: Ultimately wants to return to Heaven.
- English Keywords: Pigsy, gluttony, laziness, lust, cowardice, Marshal Tianpeng, Heaven.
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Sha Wujing (沙悟净):
- Title: Sandy (沙僧), Pilgrim (沙僧)
- Role: Disciple of Tang Sanzang, provides support.
- Characteristics: Quiet, dependable, loyal, dedicated.
- Past: Former General Rolling Curtain (卷帘大将) in Heaven, banished for breaking a crystal goblet.
- Weapons: Crescent Moon Spade (月牙铲).
- English Keywords: Sandy, dependability, loyalty, General Rolling Curtain, Crescent Moon Spade.
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Bai Long Ma (白龙马):
- Title: White Dragon Horse (白龙马)
- Role: Tang Sanzang's steed, a dragon prince transformed.
- Past: Dragon Prince, son of the Dragon King of the West Sea.
- Silent but essential to the journey.
- English Keywords: White Dragon Horse, steed, dragon prince.
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Key Locations:
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Huaguo Mountain (花果山):
- The birthplace of Sun Wukong.
- English Keywords: Flower Fruit Mountain, Monkey King's origin.
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East Sea Dragon Palace (东海龙宫):
- Where Sun Wukong obtains the Ruyi Jingu Bang.
- English Keywords: East Sea Dragon Palace, Wishing Staff acquisition.
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Heaven (天庭):
- Ruled by the Jade Emperor (玉皇大帝).
- Home of the gods and goddesses.
- English Keywords: Heaven, Jade Emperor, gods and goddesses.
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Five Fingers Mountain (五行山):
- Where Sun Wukong is imprisoned for 500 years.
- English Keywords: Five Fingers Mountain, imprisonment.
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Leiyin Temple (雷音寺):
- Located on Vulture Peak (灵鹫山) in the West (India).
- Where the Buddhist scriptures are kept.
- English Keywords: Leiyin Temple, Vulture Peak, Buddhist scriptures.
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Various Demon Caves & Kingdoms:
- Locations where the pilgrims encounter and battle demons.
- English Keywords: Demon caves, kingdoms, challenges.
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Major Events/Story Arcs:
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Sun Wukong's Birth and Early Life:
- Born from a stone.
- Becomes the Monkey King.
- Learns magic from a Taoist master.
- English Keywords: Stone birth, Monkey King, Taoist master.
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Sun Wukong's Havoc in Heaven:
- Challenges the Jade Emperor.
- Fights various gods and goddesses.
- Imprisoned under Five Fingers Mountain.
- English Keywords: Havoc, Jade Emperor challenge, imprisonment.
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Tang Sanzang's Journey Begins:
- Chosen by Guanyin (观音) to retrieve the scriptures.
- Meets and recruits his disciples.
- English Keywords: Guanyin, scriptures, disciples.
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The Pilgrims' Trials and Tribulations:
- Encountering and defeating demons.
- Internal conflicts and disagreements.
- Overcoming obstacles and challenges.
- English Keywords: Demons, conflicts, obstacles, challenges.
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Arrival at Leiyin Temple and Retrieval of the Scriptures:
- Successfully complete their journey.
- Return to China with the scriptures.
- Rewarded for their efforts.
- English Keywords: Leiyin Temple, scriptures, reward.
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Themes:
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Buddhism:
- The search for enlightenment.
- The importance of compassion and forgiveness.
- The concept of karma.
- English Keywords: Enlightenment, compassion, forgiveness, karma.
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Good vs. Evil:
- The constant struggle between good and evil forces.
- The triumph of good over evil.
- English Keywords: Good vs. Evil, triumph.
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Redemption:
- The possibility of redemption for past sins.
- The importance of repentance and atonement.
- English Keywords: Redemption, repentance, atonement.
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Perseverance:
- The importance of perseverance in the face of adversity.
- The value of teamwork and cooperation.
- English Keywords: Perseverance, teamwork, cooperation.
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Loyalty:
- The importance of loyalty and commitment to a shared goal.
- The bonds that form between the pilgrims.
- English Keywords: Loyalty, commitment, bonds.
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English Literary Devices:
- Mythology: Drawing heavily on Chinese mythology.
- Fantasy: Fantastic creatures and supernatural powers.
- Allegory: Can be interpreted as an allegory for the Buddhist path to enlightenment.
- Humor: Zhu Bajie provides comedic relief.
- Epic: A long and adventurous journey.
- English Keywords: Mythology, fantasy, allegory, humor, epic.