The Diary of a Madman

The Diary of a Madman Questions and Answers

In "The Diary of a Madman," what does the character in the story believe will save the children from becoming cannibals? What does he think will end cannibalism?

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What are some examples of modernism in "The Diary of a Madman"?

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How is this story framed? Why does the author chose to introduce the story in this way?

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What was the madman's job?

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Two of the main themes of existentialism are the emphasis on the individual ultimately being alone in the universe and the emphasis on the tension between the individual and the public. How is existentialism used in "The Diary of a Madman" by Lu Xun and how does it contribute to the larger theme of the novel?

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Many modernist works try to assess the impact of the past on the present. What is Lu Xun’s assessment of the past on the present in his story “Diary of a Madman”? 

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