Hi, I need help with essay on Reading Response Assignment. Paper must be at least 250 words. Please, no plagiarized work!He tells him, “A priest… should be ready to die rather than commit acts of

Hi, I need help with essay on Reading Response Assignment. Paper must be at least 250 words. Please, no plagiarized work!

He tells him, “A priest… should be ready to die rather than commit acts of violence.” This annoys Monkey as he feels unappreciated for saving their lives.

The six bandits allegorically represent the six senses of the body, which lead humans into selfish, sinful desires and pleasures that corrupt their souls. By killing them all, Monkey detaches himself from human senses that may lead him astray. In order to attain purity of the spirit, one has to sacrifice physical desires. This concept does not augur well with Tripitaka, who is still not well versed in Buddhism.

Xuan Zang, who symbolically represents holiness and naivety, trusts everyone and does not see the threat posed on their quest by human desires. Even though he judges Monkey as an immoral being, he realizes his quest cannot go on without him. This is because his purity and holiness are his biggest weakness. He lacks judgment to perceive a threat and is also unable to protect himself in case of an impending danger. Monkey on the other hand knows he is bad, but strives towards purity and will do anything to safeguard what he believes