Chapter 886 The story background of the superhero theme
Cui Geng suddenly understood Mr. Pei’s intention.
"Just like "Struggle", it actually reflects the deep-seated contradictions in Western society and analyzes this social phenomenon. It tears up the fig leaf of warmth and beauty in Western works, which is why it triggers such a profound response!"
For a long time, the domestic cultural industry has been relatively weak.
Whether it is games, movies or even ideologies in certain fields, they are all in a state of complete suppression by the Western world.
There are many reasons, the most important of which is issues left over from history. Although many people are unwilling to admit it, this phenomenon does exist and is very serious.
The cultural export from the Western world has always existed and has had a very complex impact.
Of course, it is undeniable that there are some positive elements in Western culture, and some movies can indeed play an inspiring role.
However, many people mistakenly believe that everything in Western culture is good and perfect, and even love everything in the West. Because of the beautification of these cultural works, they have a good impression of everything in the West. This is a typical example of being beautified by literary and artistic works.
Brainwashed.
For example, many people believe that in the United States, everyone lives in a big villa with a swimming pool, the house is cheap, medical treatment is free, and a dishwasher can live the life that Chinese people dream of. This is obviously a misunderstanding.
As a developed country, the living standards of the overall people in the United States are definitely better, but it is only a country of rich people. The lives of people in the middle and lower classes and at the bottom of society are actually still very difficult.
However, Chinese people have long accepted a large number of cultural works exported from the United States. Under the packaging and beautification of these cultural works, many people have the illusion that "the Western world is paradise on earth."
An important reason for the success of "Struggle" is that it breaks this illusion and allows more Chinese people to see the Western world from a more objective perspective, which is equivalent to deconstructing the "
Utopia".
Cui Geng instantly realized that Mr. Pei had asked him to write about superhero themes. Was this the intention?
Rather than letting yourself write a clichéd superhero story that conforms to Western mainstream values, you want to deconstruct Western mainstream values like "Struggle" and write a story that reflects deep-seated issues and breaks the illusion of some Chinese people?
Once he accepted this setting, Cui Geng found that many things could go right!
Why did Mr. Pei say that it doesn't matter even if these superheroes are written to death or even make their lives worse than death?
Just because this is not a traditional superhero story in the first place. The superheroes in the story do not represent fairness, justice and beauty, but something else, so their deaths will naturally not make the audience feel extremely disgusted.
Cui Geng subconsciously thought of a question: If superheroes existed, would they definitely act like in the movies?
Of course, human nature has good and evil. When humans have the power of superheroes, those kind people become superheroes, and those evil people become super villains.
But can kind-hearted superheroes persevere as described in most stories?
If some more bold settings are given, if the power of superheroes is not innate or due to mutation, but is obtained through other methods, then what will the so-called superhero stories look like?
Woolen cloth?
Just like the West has been sparing no effort to export their "freedom" and "democracy", then is this seemingly perfect system necessarily a perfect system?
There seems to be a different approach but the same purpose.
Cui Geng suddenly found the inspiration he wanted. He almost couldn't wait to come to the workspace, opened a new document, and then wrote down the background of the story that suddenly appeared in his mind!
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The story, like other superhero themes, takes place in the United States.
But this superhero story is different from other superhero stories, because in this story, the superheroes' powers are not innate, nor do they rely on mutations or abilities.
About two hundred years ago, the first local superhero appeared in the United States.
His superpowers gain strength from people's support and trust, and once people's support and trust in him weakens, his superpowers will also be reduced or even cease to exist.
But this superhero has many virtues such as justice, integrity, and bravery. In all major historical events, this superhero has played a key role, saved countless lives, and is deeply loved by the American people.
As a result, his power became more and more powerful. He not only became a symbol of the spirit of the United States, but also shouldered the important task of maintaining world peace. The American people affectionately called him "Captain of the World" because they believed that his existence would safeguard the world.
Peace keeps mankind from war.
But no matter how powerful a superhero is, he will always grow old and die.
Seventy years ago, Captain World, who was over a hundred years old, was old. He still had people's trust and support, and still had powerful superpowers, but his body was no longer strong enough to support him in using these superpowers.
American politicians, media, rich people and various figures took turns visiting Captain World in the hospital ward, hoping that Captain World could choose one of many carefully selected successors to inherit Captain World's superpowers and identity.
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And Captain World saw through their little thoughts at a glance: Obviously, different factions are coveting this kind of super power that can affect the world structure, and they all want to use the chess pieces they cultivate to inherit the ability and status of Captain World. If this super power
If the ability falls into the wrong hands, everything will be disastrous.
Therefore, Captain World did not give his superpowers to any "successor" carefully selected by politicians, rich people or other forces. Instead, he spread his superpowers to the entire United States, allowing every American to
, all have the possibility of becoming superheroes.
The strength of this force depends on the support and trust of the American people.
Captain World firmly believes that only those with integrity, justice, kindness and other virtues can win the support, trust and love of the majority of the American people.
Although this move cannot guarantee that all his superpowers will be concentrated on one person and exert the greatest effect, it can at least ensure that most of his superpowers are controlled by kind and upright people, and at the same time, he will not be completely reduced to one person.
In the wrong hands.
Many people, including politicians, wealthy businessmen and the media, have tried to dissuade Captain World, but Captain World remains unmoved. Obviously, these people's rhetoric is just to take Captain World's power for themselves, and they are not worthy of trust.
Captain World believes that all Americans will make the right choice.
After Captain World's death, the American people deeply remembered him and built huge statues and monuments in his honor to commemorate the first and most respected superhero.
This is the background of the story, and the story really begins nearly seventy years after the death of Captain World.
The protagonist of the story is Phil Simmons, a carefree rich second generation who spends money like water every day.
Phil Simmons' father, Ryan Simmons, is the 150th richest man in the United States, with a personal fortune of $4.2 billion. He started his career in real estate and owns hotel chains and office buildings in many cities around the world.
Phil Simmons, like other second-generation rich people who were born with silver spoons in their mouths, is perfect in appearance. He is 31 years old, unmarried, 1.92 meters tall, has a standard white face, is handsome and has a body like a model.
Generally well maintained.
He is a Harvard graduate with a J.D. and an MBA. His current position is CEO of Simmons Media Company, and he was named one of the "40 Most Influential Business People Under 40" by Fortune magazine.
Although his Harvard degree was obtained through a large donation from his family, this is not a shameful thing among the top wealthy families in the United States. It is common and common.
Phil Simmons has no special abilities except driving a supercar with one hand. His company has many professional staff to manage it, but even so, it was still on the verge of bankruptcy several times.
But it doesn’t matter. After all, the media company run by Phil Simmons is only a drop in the bucket compared to the real estate group controlled by the entire Simmons family. Even if the company he runs goes bankrupt ten times, it will not affect the entire industry.
The foundation of the Simmons Group.
There are many types of second-generation rich people, and Phil Simmons is obviously the type who doesn't work very hard.
He is managing his own company and expanding his network of contacts, but most of the time, he still lives a luxurious life of drinking, drinking, and partying on yachts.
For him, he doesn't need to worry about anything at all. Anyway, his family's property is enough for him to spend his life freely.
Until one day, his life changed because of superheroes.
Therefore, Phil Simmons made up his mind to become a superhero by any means necessary, but to become the most powerful superhero. All the superheroes who stood in front of him must be eliminated by all means.
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Cui Geng quickly wrote the beginning.
Cui Geng quickly finalized the background of the entire story, including the character of the protagonist, and it all felt very natural.
But why Phil Simmons decided to become a superhero and how he operated during the process? Cui Geng has no clue about these details of the plot.
However, he is not in a hurry. After all, it is a buyout system. Cui Geng has no creative pressure at all. He only needs to slowly accumulate materials and create meticulously.
Next, Cui Geng plans to read all superhero-themed movies, TV series, comics, anti-superhero-themed works, and works reflecting the American political scene to collect materials.
There is a lot of content in these works. Even if you watch them intensively for eight hours a day, it will probably take at least more than a week to read them all. And during this period, will you be able to find enough inspiration and write a good novel?
The outline of the story is unknown.
But Cui Geng is inexplicably full of confidence in himself, because this theme was decided by President Pei!
