A Comparative Study of Romeo and Juliet and Liu YinJi《罗密欧与朱丽叶》与《柳荫记》中的人物形象比较研究.doc
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1、A Comparative Study of Romeo and Juliet and Liu- Yin-Ji罗密欧与朱丽叶与柳荫记中的人物形象比较研究Abstract: The two ancient tragedies in Chinese literature and English literature respectively, Romeo and Juliet and Liu-Yin-Ji are relatively similar in many parts, such as the theme, the heroines character. However, though
2、they concern themselves with almost the same topic, Romeo and Juliet and Liu-Yin-Ji apparently differ in the character of hero and heroin, the spirit of the tragedy and the denouement. Theres on doubt that their distinguishing features are closely related to the cultural backgrounds. This essay made
3、 a trial analysis of their differences and similarities. From the analysis of the two plays, we can see more clearly the nature and characteristics of Chinese culture and English cultureKey words: comparative literature; Romeo and Juliet; Liu-Yin-Ji; tragedy; Chinese culture and English Culture摘要:罗密
4、欧与朱丽叶与柳荫记这两部中英古代悲剧有很多相同点,比如说故事的主题,女主角的性格特点。尽管罗密欧与朱丽叶与柳荫记有相同的主题,但是在人物性格以及悲剧精神和结局这几个方面都有不同点。显然,这两部悲剧的不同特色与它们发生的文化背景有密切的关系。从这两部悲剧的不同点和相同点中,我们更能看出中英文化的本质特点。关键词:比较文学;罗密欧与朱丽叶;柳荫记;悲剧;中英文化Contents1 Introduction12 The outline of the two plays.12.1The outline of Liu-Yin-Ji. 12.2 The outline of Romeo and Julie
5、t.23 Differences between Romeo and Juliet and Liu-YinJi23.1 Love at first sight and love based on deep friendship.23.2 Different notions of love and different ways to express love. 33.3 The difference of the denouement of the two plays.73.4 Different social backgrounds of the two plays93.4.1 The dif
6、ferent features of eastern and western cultures.93.4.2 Different Writing Styles. .94 Similarities of Romeo and Juliet and Liu-YinJi .104.1 Similar theme of love and plot arrangements.104.2 Similarities in Characters Creation.114.3 Similarities in Plot Development125. Conclusion: Reflections on the t
7、ragic denouement and cultural aspects of the two plays.12Notes14References14Acknowledgements.151. IntroductionThe play of Romeo and Juliet talks about two brave young lovers who struggled with their family in order to get love, but the ancient grudge made them apart. The piteous lovers didnt give; t
8、hey struggled with destiny, though the denouement of their struggle for love was tragic, they won the peace between their parents and the city. The hero and heroin in play Liu-Yin-Ji were not as courageous as in the play Romeo and Juliet, the moral of the society restricted their courage of seeking
9、love, and the two intellectuals were influenced so deeply by the Chinese social ethics that they couldnt discard everything to fulfill their love. This paper attempts to discuss the difference and similarities between these two plays. There are many differences between them, such as the way they def
10、ended their love; the way their parents treated this affair; the environment they lived in. The cultural background is the most influential factor of the two plays. The two plays reflected two different kinds of phenomenon. This paper aims to let us realize the differences between eastern culture an
11、d western culture, and also tries to depict the strength of the two tragedies.2. The outline of the two playsThe plays depicted in Liu-Yin-Ji and Romeo and Juliet both appeared in the middle of the feudal society. They all reflects the theme of love, criticized fiercely the Patriarchal system and th
12、e marriage determined by the elder parents. These two plays expressed the eagerness and determination of seeking true love, and created many impressive images who kept struggling boldly and persistently against various feudal forces. 2.1 The outline of Liu-Yin-JiThe play of Li- Yin-ji is a folk lege
13、nd set in the period of the Jin Dynasty. Liu-Yin-Ji is a love play which talks about two young lovers, and is regarded as the Chinese Romeo and Juliet. The hero named Liang Shanbo, and the heroin named Zhu Yingtai. Zhu Yingtai impersonated and took a male identity, so she could study in Nishan Schoo
14、l. In the course of their studies, they became extremely close friends. Zhu Yingtai fell in love with Liang Shanbo, but Liang Shanbo didnt recognize she is a girl. After he found it, he soon realized he loved Yingtai, too. However, happiness turned into sorrow as the two soon discovered that Yingtai
15、 had been betrothed to another gentleman. In great sadness, the two lovers met at the tower and lamented their great misfortune. Upon his return to Hang Zhou, Shanbo fell ill in his great misery and died. Yingtai heard of this on her marriage day and fled to his grave. Miraculously, the pair is tran
16、sformed into butterflies in the end.2.2 The outline of Romeo and JulietRomeo (Montague) met Juliet at a party, and immediately fell in love with her. He later found out that she was a Capulet, the rival family of the Montagues. He decided that he would love her despite their familys opposition, and
17、they confessed their love for each other during the very famous balcony scene in which they agreed to secretly marry the next day. Unfortunately, the fighting between their families got worse and Romeo killed Tybalt in an angry rage. For this, Romeo was banished from Verona.At the same time, the Cap
18、ulets were planning Juliets marriage to Paris. Juliet played some tricks in order to marry with Romeo. Unfortunately, Romeo did not receive this message on time and upon hearing of her death he goes to Juliets tomb where he drank poison and died. When her potion worn off, Juliet awaked to find her l
19、overs corpse. She then proceeded to stab herself with Romeos dagger. The two families found the bodies and they shared the heart-broken sorrow, finally the two rival families made peace with each other.3. Differences between Romeo and Juliet and Liu-Yin-Ji3.1 Love at first sight and love based on de
20、ep friendshipRomeo is hasty to fall in and out of love. The two are too hasty to get married; they never thought about what could go wrong. Romeo is a passionate youth which is full of affection. At the ball, he quickly fell in love with Juliet at first sight. He described her as a snowy dove, who d
21、oth teach the torches to burn bright. “Did my heart love till now? Forswear it, sight! For I neer saw true beauty till this night.” (Romeo and Juliet: 69). Obviously, Romeo fell in love with Juliet instantly. Meanwhile, Juliet said:” Go ask his name; if he be married, my grave is like to be my weddi
22、ng bed.” (Romeo and Juliet: 79) From this, Juliet also fell in love with Romeo at first sight. Juliet was only 14 years old at that time, but she confirmed Romeo as her love, and was audacious to show her love. Though love between Romeo and Juliet flashed in such a short time, it didnt affect the so
23、lidity of their love. On the contrary, the characters in Liu-Yin-Ji were not as impetuous as Romeo and Juliet. Love between them accumulated in the long time of studying and living together. Their feeling transformed from deep friendship to love. Their love is a typical Chinese style, which is reser
24、ved, conservative and restrictive.3.2 Different notions of love and different ways to express love. The difference of the hero and heroins character also appear in the ways of treating love. Romeo said:” is she a Capulet? O dear account! My life is my foes debt.” Meanwhile, Juliet also said to her n
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