[net.movies] The Fox in Chinese folklore and Ran

jon@sdcrdcf.UUCP (Jonathan Gingerich) (01/21/86)

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The following was sent to me by Mr. Gau.  I don't think he will mind my
posting it, and as it's more articulate than recent posting on "Ran" ...

From: topaz!harvard!gau@hplabs.UUCP (Jyh-Lin Gau (Jack))

	In old Chinese folktales, foxes usually disguise themselves as
beautiful women and try to make the kings who love them too much to do
something harmful to the country.  So the good officials of old China
used to persuade their kings to do some constructive things (instead of
destructive ones) by hinting that their beloved women may be disguised
foxes; the kings should care more for their national affairs rather than
just fooling around or being fooled by beautiful but harmful women.

Speaking of which, if you feel the movie is being unfairly panned, an
articulate exposition of how the movie spoke to you is in order, NOT
personal invective!