The Image of “Heroism” in the Chinese Children’s literature Entitled The Story of Lei Feng

Abstract

Children’s literature can enhance children’s early learning and development. Additionally, the  moral and ideological issues can be inserted in the story through  its characters.  The purpose of this article was to research and analyze the image of a hero in Chinese children’s literature using Yang Chenxin’s The Story of Lei Feng. This novel presents the biography of   Lei Feng, a Chinese role model who lived from 1940 to 1962 during China’s political transition. According to the findings, The Story of Lei Feng represents the characteristics of a hero in two categories: loyalty to the Chinese communist party and Chairman Mao Zedong, and the life dedicated to serving people. Additionally, the findings indicate that this novel, which is still being published today, can be used to develop children to possess desirable characteristics including the spirits of serving others  like  Lei Feng, a central spirit in modern Chinese culture.