... the Kuomintang. Kyo fought for communism because he believed that it was the only answer to the desperate situation of the Chinese peasants and workers. The wealthy citizens and landowners were abusing the peasants. The attempt to gain firearms would double their chances of success over the revolutionary troops of the Kuomintang. Malraux, wanting his readers to understand the reason behind the revolt, described scenes of deprivation and violence. Kyo, the main character in the story, does everything he can to lead the revolt. The prelude to the revolution is a general strike followed by an attack on the authorities. When Kyo arrives, troops were waiting everywhere. His victory seemed futile. Kyo was a passionate leader who had a genuine concern for the poor and underprivileged. Malraux seemed to be reflecting on his own life when he created Kyo and used some of his own personal feelings to help Kyo ...

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