A traitor who symbolizes the rebels. He believes that the Monkey King fought with his peers and even companions in the past on the way to learn from the scriptures, made contributions, and finally became a god.
It symbolizes the progressive figures in the ruling class. It is believed that the purpose of the Monkey King's rioting in Heaven is to get promoted, requiring the rulers to appoint sages and carry out clean politics.
Symbolizing the chivalrous, the Monkey King's words and deeds against the Dragon Palace are an artistic portrayal of the chivalrous image.
As a symbol of civic hero, the Monkey King's resistance to the heavenly rights is a reflection of the anti-feudal demands of emerging citizens in the late Ming Dynasty. His compromise with the gods reflects the inherent compromise of emerging citizens.