So I bought a lawn mower that can only operate in my own yard and went on the road. Along the way, the machine broke down, lost control downhill and other setbacks and blows. I thought he would give up and choose a comfortable and convenient way to travel. At least I imagined he should vent his grievances after every setback. He was in a bad situation, old and sick, and it was difficult to walk freely. His family is not very complete. Half of his 14 children have died, but he is left with only a single daughter with slurred speech and mental retardation.
This old man has experienced the devastation of war and social injustice. He has seen all the darkness and evil, and when he is old, he can roar loudly and accuse him of the injustice that fate has brought him. However, the story didn't develop that way at all. This old man named Street has no intention of blaming the society at all. His heart has eliminated all resentment and dissatisfaction, and his mentality has reached the point where he can live in peace all year round.
He knew he wouldn't live long, and so did his brother. If you don't visit this time, you may have no chance in your life. He chose to drive alone. First, he wanted to show everyone that he was still alive and could do what he wanted to do as freely and actively as a young man. Second, he wanted to see the land in person, and take a trip to the world before he died.
The purpose of Street's trip was to save a decade-long fraternity, and he trudged to his destination. He called his brother's name, and after a few seconds, his name came from the room, very loudly, with passion and surprise, and more importantly, the long-term love for this younger brother.
The closing paragraph is simply too classic, clean and concise, without any nonsense. The two looked at each other silently and asked, "Did you come here in this car?"
Then the lens is put into the distant starry night, which is meaningful.
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