1. Young people’s desire for cultural identity
Even if young people are unable to compete with the social order in behavior, they are not willing to be called the other of the mainstream culture. They yearn for discourse space and actively prove their existence, so "stylized" resistance becomes their symbolic action. Playing in the band is the protagonist's way of defying the school rules and proving himself. The last song written to the principal expresses the youth's anti-authority, anti-center and anti-traditional thoughts vividly.
2. Young people's pursuit of personal ideals
Young people have countless opportunities, potentials and motivations. The younger brother carries the teachings and dreams of the older brother and becomes a complete and perfect band. Unlike his older brother, he took a step to pursue his dream, taking a boat to the capital of dreams. The elder brother cheered "yesyes", which is a blessing to his younger brother, and as a young man who was bound by society because of his inexperience, he blew a deafening dream horn to the society.
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