I In Monkey: Summary

There are many theories out there about how we as a human race came to be what we are today. One of the main theories that draw the attention of many people is evolution. 1Evolution is the process by which different kinds of living organisms are thought to have developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of the earth. I think that we can pull this theory apart and apply it to our everyday lives. As human being we are in constant competition. That can come in many forms, with other humans, our environment, or even sometimes our own self. For that reason, we must always strive to get “better” and reach a place where we feel good about ourselves. This is a constant battle and it is a battle that doesn’t end, but rather lasts from birth to death.
In other words we see Monkey try to better himself on the inside with his innermost desires, as well as the outside and what society sees of him. We see this through a call to humility. This call can come through introspection when the character looks at his/her own desires and morals and attempts to adjust for the betterment of how they are portrayed. However, more often not this call to humility comes from the tragic fall due to arrogance. In Monkey this is exactly what we see. We see Monkey grow in arrogance to the point he thinks he is “equal of heaven” and what unfolds after this is what leads to his fall where he is imprisoned. This is where the story truly begins and shows the roots of the point the author wants to make. Often in life you will fall flat on your face. The key is to stand back up. Life will not just let you lay there hopeless and without a cause. There is without a fail always a chance for redemption if you are willing to put yourself out there and make a change. It may not be glorious it may not be easy but there is always