Xiadie, this character from the virtual battlefield, seems to be just a string of cold codes and skills, but like a mirror, it reflects the shadows of many silent people in our real society. Her setting of exchanging life for strength and sacrificing to protect companions seems to tell us: the real pain and struggle are often hidden behind the dazzling appearance, and only those who are at the bottom and silently pay can understand this pain.
1. Xiadie’s “self-sacrifice” is a metaphor of the virtual world for the bottom people in reality
In the skill design of Xiadie, there is “Mourning, Ripples of the Dead Sea”. Every attack uses its own life value to exchange for damage output, accompanied by its own “death” and rebirth. This setting reminds people of the countless “Xiadie” in real society-migrant workers, grassroots employees, cleaners, takeaways… They are often not the protagonists, not paid attention to, and are often ignored and marginalized.
They silently contribute to the operation of society and bear the harm and pressure with their fragile bodies. How many people guard the cleanliness of the streets in the cold wind, how many people repeat monotonous work in the roar of machines, but in return they get meager wages and social indifference.
Xiadie’s self-consumption and sacrifice are a silent accusation and reflection of this reality. The pain in the virtual world is a set fate; the pain in the real world is the shackles imposed ruthlessly by the social structure.
2. Loneliness and silent struggle are the most true portrayal of “Xiadie”
Xiadie is not the protagonist, she is not the focus of the center of the stage. Her existence is more to protect others, silently enduring attacks and torture. Her loneliness is forced, and it is a label given to her by society.
Mr. Lu Xun once wrote many stories about the bottom characters. Like Xiadie, they have nowhere to tell their pain and sorrow, and can only struggle in silence. Those silent backs carry the responsibilities of the family and the expectations of society, but there is no room for breathing.
Xiadie’s loneliness is a microcosm of thousands of ordinary people who are ignored. While she used her life to exchange for the safety of others, she also endured inner torment and loneliness. She never complained, but used her actions to tell the world: Anyone could be the one to be sacrificed.
3. The cycle of death and rebirth reveals society’s indifference to the lives of the lower classes
The butterfly in the game can die and revive continuously. Although this cycle gives people hope, it is also cruel. Her life is not cherished, and her “death” has become a tool and a means.
This setting can’t help but remind people of the reality that many people at the bottom of society have lives like grass, crushed by life again and again, but have to stand up and continue to struggle. The death and injury of workers, factory accidents, diseases and hunger in poor areas have almost become the norm, but society has not given enough attention and protection.
The cycle of death and rebirth is a satire of this indifference. It stings our conscience and reminds us: when society becomes indifferent and when life is regarded as numbers and statistics, human nature will lose its most basic warmth.
4. The existence of Xiadie is a profound criticism of the solidification of social classes
In the game, Xiadie can only play the role of “sacrifice” forever, unable to enjoy glory and honor. This design metaphorically represents the fixation of social classes. People at the bottom are placed in difficult positions, suffering and sacrificing in a cycle, but it is difficult to turn over.
The “Ah Q” spirit described by Lu Xun, to some extent, reflects the helplessness and self-paralysis of this class. The story of Xiadie reminds us that the drawbacks of this social structure still exist, which hinders people’s freedom and dignity.
If we cannot see Xiadie’s pain and understand her value, then the whole society will fall into indifference to the weak, spiritual poverty and moral desert.
5. Draw the power of reflection and awakening from the story of Xiadie
The tragedy of Xiadie is not just a setting in the game, but also a warning mirror. It reminds us that it is the responsibility of society to pay attention to those who silently suffer, respect their efforts, and give them more support and care.
Lu Xun once said: “Hope is attached to existence. If there is existence, there is hope. If there is hope, there is light.” Only when we acknowledge and face the existence of those “Xiadie” and give them due respect and rights, can our society truly usher in light.
Conclusion
Xiadie is not just a virtual character, she is the embodiment of countless nameless people at the bottom of society, and a profound reflection on social injustice and human indifference. May we all see the real life hidden in the shadows in her story, may we listen to her silent cry attentively, and give the world more warmth and justice.