Rebellious Heroes: A Comparative Study of Chinese and Western Representations and Their Cultural Impact
Chinese and Western cultures feature rebellious heroes defying authority. Sun Wukong, Nezha, and Yang Jian challenge celestial hierarchies in Chinese myth. Prometheus, Milton's Satan, and Robin Hood symbolize resistance in Western literature. Modern adaptations reinterpret these figures for contemporary audiences, emphasizing themes of individual resistance, self-determination, and defiance against oppression.