O Macaco Peregrino ou A Saga ao Ocidente

The story is both funny and profound, which isn’t a common mix in ancient literature. I wonder what motivated Wu Cheng'en to craft it this way.

His defiance and cleverness made me root for him, but I also wondered if that rebelliousness was meant to symbolize something deeper about human nature.

The journey involves a lot of spiritual growth and challenges that seem surprisingly relevant today. Did anyone find personal meaning in the lessons?