The book "My Uncle Hule", which he learned Xi in school, is like a microcosm of his memory of Le: three key pieces of information have been deleted from the textbook, and the "soul" of the original work has been missing.
This kind of exploration and tracing is not only to unravel the fog on Le's body, but also to explore the meaning of Joseph's own life. He began to realize that everyone's actions, good or bad, affected others in some way, just as his uncle Hule left an imprint on his life.
1. The true face of Uncle Hule
My uncle, Hule, was a man who was not doing his job properly. He was born in a family that was not wealthy, and he should have worked hard, but because of his confusion and absurdity, his brother's family was also in trouble. From the cut-out beginning, we know that the reason for his dislike is not simple, but the result of his actions. Although Hule sometimes appears to be less vile and can even arouse sympathy from others, his actions have a negative impact after all.
Huller's brother, my father, was a hard carpenter. He goes out early in the morning and returns at night, always covered in sawdust and sweat. The furnishings in the home are simple and neat, and every piece of furniture is handmade by my father. However, this tranquility and order were shattered when Hule's instability and debauchery began to affect the family.
One day, Hule brought his fox friends to the house. They made a loud noise and disturbed the neighbors. My father had just returned from work, and the expression on his face was a mixture of anger and disappointment. He walked up to Hule and said in a deep voice, "What are you doing here?"
Yu Le disagreed, and responded with a smile: "Brother, take it easy, we're just here to have fun." ”
The father's eyes became even colder: "Your behavior has affected the whole family, can't you see it?"
Hule shrugged his shoulders and turned away, leaving his father standing in the living room, facing the mess.
As the days passed, Hule's behavior became more and more unbridled. He often returns late at night, drunk, sometimes with strangers. His mother always silently cleaned up the mess he left behind, her eyes full of helplessness. I, who was still a child, was often awakened at night by their noise, curled up under the covers, listening to the noise outside.
Despite the many problems that Hule caused to his family, he occasionally showed a different side. I remember one time, I fell in the yard and bruised my knee. Hule was just returning from outside, and when he saw me sitting on the ground, with tears in his eyes, he came over and gently lifted me up. He patted me on the back with his rough hand and comforted me, "Don't cry, little one, it's okay." ”
At that moment, I saw the tenderness of Hule on the other side. But such moments were too short, and Hule soon returned to his life of indulgence.
My father and mother often quarreled over Huller's behavior. His father thought that Hule should be treated harshly, while his mother thought that he should be given more understanding and help. The atmosphere at home is becoming more and more tense.
2. The secret life of the Philip family
A lot of details about the life of Philip's family have been cut from the story. They were looking forward to Hule's return and waited on the breakwater every week. These cut-out details not only show their eagerness and anxiety, but also profoundly portray their inner emotions and expectations.
Philip's family lives in an old wooden house in a seaside town. The chalet is small but cosy and cozy. There are several landscape paintings hanging on the walls of the house, showing the artistic taste of the family. In the corner of the living room, there is an old radio, often playing soft music.
Every weekend, the Philippe family would go to the seaside breakwater to wait for Hule's return. They'll bring an old blanket and some simple picnic food and sit on the breakwater looking out at the horizon. The sea breeze whipped their cheeks, and seagulls circled overhead.
Philip's wife would always carry a book with her, but she rarely actually read a few pages. Her gaze stayed on the distant sea for most of the time, as if expecting a familiar figure to appear. Philip would sit next to his wife, quietly with her, occasionally reaching out to hold her hand.
Their daughter, a little girl of about 10 years old, usually chases seagulls on the breakwater or collects shells on the beach. Her laughter was crisp and pleasant, adding a touch of energy to the silence around her.
Philip occasionally talks to his wife: "Will he be back today?"
The wife smiled and replied, "Maybe, we have to have some hope, don't we?"
The daughter ran back with some shells in her hand and said excitedly, "Look, Mom, these shells are so beautiful!"
The wife responded gently: "Yes, dear, as beautiful as you." ”
As the minutes ticked by, the sun began to slowly sink into the horizon. Hule was not seen on the sea, but the Philip family did not show much disappointment. They packed their things and walked home slowly.
Life at home is also full of the atmosphere of waiting for Hule's return. There is always an extra set of cutlery on the table, as if Hule could come back at any moment. Among the family photos hanging on the wall, Hule always smiles brightest, as if to remind every member of the family of his presence.
3. Huller's actions and consequences
The phrase "because the good or bad of the deed can only be determined by the result" reflects Hule's philosophy of life. In his view, whether a person's behavior is correct or not depends entirely on the consequences it brings. This view reveals to some extent the distortion of Huller's human nature, but it also reflects the helplessness of his life.
This attitude towards life is fully reflected in his daily behavior. He often hangs out in the town's bars, mingling with all sorts of people and the like. Hule's behavior there was often elusive, sometimes he would be generous with guests, and sometimes he would argue with others.
One night, in a bar, Hule meets an old friend. They sat at the bar, chatting and laughing. A friend mentioned some of the foolish things in the past, but Hule just smiled, and then said: "Life is like this, as long as there are no major problems in the end, it doesn't matter what the process is." ”
The friend shook his head and responded disappreciatively: "Thinking so, aren't you afraid that something big will happen one day?"
Hule shrugged his shoulders and replied, "Then accept your fate, I always have been." ”
The friend sighed and didn't say anything more, just continued to drink his wine.
In the town, Hule's behavior and attitude caused a lot of discussion. Some people think he is a free soul who is not bound by the world, while others think he is an irresponsible prodigal. Hule didn't seem to care about the arguments, and he continued to live his life his way.
One weekend, Hule decides to attend a dance party in town. That night, he wore an old suit and walked into the ballroom. The ballroom was packed with bands playing light dance music. Hule walked to the edge of the dance floor and began to sway to the music.
Suddenly, a lady walked up to him and invited him to dance. Hule smiled and accepted the invitation. They swirl in the center of the dance floor, dancing to the rhythm of the music, with light and graceful steps. After the ball, the lady said to Le, "You're such an interesting person. ”
Hule replied, "Life is supposed to be fun, isn't it?"
That night, Hule left the ballroom in a good mood. He walked home with a whistle ringing through the night sky.
Although Hule's life is full of uncertainty and improvisation, he occasionally shows a different side at some of the town's activities. Every year at the Autumn Harvest Festival, the Üle Association volunteers to help set up a stall and participate in the preparations for the festival. He is always pleasantly surprised by his performance in these activities, he will play with the children and help the elderly carry their belongings.
In Hule's philosophy of life,
4. Waiting and Hope
The family in the story is full of hope for Hule's waiting. Every time they wait on the breakwater, it is a desire for a better life in the future. These cut-outs not only add emotional depth to the story, but also reflect humanity's relentless quest for a better future.
Family members, whenever the weekend comes, always meet on the breakwater according to their Xi habits. They will bring homemade sandwiches and warm tea to prepare for what may be a long wait. Waiting on the breakwater has become a part of their lives, each time with a longing for Le's return.
On the breakwater, the father was always the first to arrive. There he would find a flat stone and sit down, looking out to sea, waiting for his family to arrive. Later, the mother would take her little sister to the breakwater, and they would sit next to the father.
"Do you think he'll be back today?" the mother sometimes asked.
The father just shook his head slightly, "We can only hope." ”
The younger sister would run around the breakwater, occasionally picking up a smooth stone or some pretty shells. Her laughter and laughter added a touch of cheerfulness to the wait.
"Look, I've found a strangely shaped stone!" the younger sister excitedly ran back to show off her findings.
"It's beautiful, put it in our collection box. The mother replied gently.
While waiting, the three of them will share what happened in the past week, and the little sister always has a lot of new things to tell. Although Hule is rarely mentioned in the conversation, his presence is like an invisible thread that binds them together.
5. Joseph's kindness and compassion
The end of the story is removed, but in it we can see the "I" - Joseph's sympathy for the beggars. He never called his uncle directly, but in his childish eyes, uncle was the only one worthy of sympathy. When he grew up, Joseph turned this unexpressed care and regret into compassion for all the poor people. He learned the true brilliance of humanity and embodied a rare kindness and empathy in his own life.
Joseph grew up as a kind and thoughtful youth. His lifestyle was very different from that of his uncle Hule. Joseph, who works in the town's small library, loves the serenity and wisdom in books. Every day after work, he would walk home and pass by the town square, where there were often wanderers and beggars.
One afternoon, when Joseph was leaving work, he saw an old beggar trembling on a street corner. He immediately walked up to the old man, handed him some money, and asked gently, "Do you need help?"
The old beggar raised his head and looked at Joseph with grateful eyes: "Thank you, young man, God will bless you." ”
Joseph smiled and responded: "Don't thank me, helping others is what I should do." ”
Joseph's behavior was not an accidental act of kindness, but a part of his daily life. He often helps the homeless on the streets, sometimes by giving them food, sometimes by providing some clothing, sometimes by simply caring and talking.
During his days working in the library, Joseph also showed his kindness. He often helps the children who come to the library to find the books they need, patiently listens to their stories and puzzles, and then gives them advice and encouragement.
On weekends, Joseph also volunteers at the local area, helping to clean public spaces or hosting events for the elderly at the community center. He is always so active and enthusiastic in these activities, and his helpful qualities are loved and respected by everyone.
Joseph's act of kindness was largely influenced by his childhood observations and thoughts about Le. Although Huller's lifestyle caused problems for his family, Joseph learned empathy and understanding, and learned to show love and help to others in his life.
He often thinks about life in the quiet of the library, reminiscing about the bits and pieces of his childhood. Whenever he saw beggars and vagrants on the streets, he would always think of his uncle Hule, of the "uncle" he had never called, of the care and regret that had never been expressed.
My Uncle Hule