Archetypal Revolution Research Paper
Name: Chuen Kah Hui
Class: JH304
To What Extent Is The Cultural Revolution In China An Archetypal Revolution?
There are many revolutions that have happened in the world throughout the cause of history. While those revolutions may have caused a huge impact and significant changes, some have succeeded while some have failed. Some were caused by public protests while some were caused by the government itself. However, how many of these revolutions are actually an archetypal revolution? My definition of an archetypal revolution would be that firstly, it must have an impact on the people’s lifestyles. Secondly, there must be a change in ideology that is different from the norm. Finally, an archetypal revolution must be a change that is wanted by the public themselves due to dissatisfaction with the government, etc.
The Cultural Revolution is a revolution that had a …show more content…
An archetypal revolution must be a change that is wanted by the public because of certain dissatisfactions. The Cultural Revolution however, was not started by the people of China. Though the Red Guards did make protests against part of the government, and they also wanted change for China, they were being manipulated by Mao Zedong. The whole revolution, as stated before, is actually revolving around only Mao Zedong and was used to re-establish his beliefs. He was the one who started the whole revolution – if it is even considered a revolution at all.
Ever since Mao’s plan ‘Great Leap Forward’ had failed, his position in the Chinese politics had become lower. Through the Cultural Revolution, he could make the people of China follow his beliefs. The Red Guards were one of the first tools for him to proceed on with the revolution. The Red Guards were not actually people who wanted to revolt against the government, but rather, a group of people who were brainwashed by Mao Zedong to eliminate his enemies who were still in
Class: JH304
To What Extent Is The Cultural Revolution In China An Archetypal Revolution?
There are many revolutions that have happened in the world throughout the cause of history. While those revolutions may have caused a huge impact and significant changes, some have succeeded while some have failed. Some were caused by public protests while some were caused by the government itself. However, how many of these revolutions are actually an archetypal revolution? My definition of an archetypal revolution would be that firstly, it must have an impact on the people’s lifestyles. Secondly, there must be a change in ideology that is different from the norm. Finally, an archetypal revolution must be a change that is wanted by the public themselves due to dissatisfaction with the government, etc.
The Cultural Revolution is a revolution that had a …show more content…
An archetypal revolution must be a change that is wanted by the public because of certain dissatisfactions. The Cultural Revolution however, was not started by the people of China. Though the Red Guards did make protests against part of the government, and they also wanted change for China, they were being manipulated by Mao Zedong. The whole revolution, as stated before, is actually revolving around only Mao Zedong and was used to re-establish his beliefs. He was the one who started the whole revolution – if it is even considered a revolution at all.
Ever since Mao’s plan ‘Great Leap Forward’ had failed, his position in the Chinese politics had become lower. Through the Cultural Revolution, he could make the people of China follow his beliefs. The Red Guards were one of the first tools for him to proceed on with the revolution. The Red Guards were not actually people who wanted to revolt against the government, but rather, a group of people who were brainwashed by Mao Zedong to eliminate his enemies who were still in