杀父娶母原型在现代中国的激活--对《雷雨》的一种阐释

从原型批评的角度分析《雷雨》,认为是杀父娶母原型在现代中国的一次激活,曹禺说《雷雨》是自己的“蛮性遗留”,以及他所描述创作中不由自主的状态,都符合原型理论关于原型及其激活的特征。《雷雨》所蕴涵的杀父娶母的原型既指它的命运主题,又指它独特的形象构架。作为一部经典剧作,《雷雨》不是杀父娶母原型的简单翻版,而是一个变体,经由置换之后,时代意义和审美意义都有所增殖。

The Activation of the Archetype of Killing Father and Marrying Mother in Modern China--An Interpretation of "The Thunderstorm"

With archetype approach, "The Thunderstorm" shows Chinese version of killing Father and marrying Mother. Cao Yu said that "The Thunderstorm" was his " remains of barbarian" and described his uncontrollable state in his creation, which is in accordance with archetype criticism. The archetype of killing Father and marrying Mother in "The Thunderstorm" refers to both its theme of fate and its unique framework of image. As a classical play, it is not a simple copy of killing Father and marrying Mother, but a variation, which adds to epic and aesthetic significance.