罗密欧与朱丽叶和梁山伯与祝英台对比研究

1、 JIANGXI AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY本 科 毕 业 论 文（设 计）题目： 罗密欧与朱丽叶和梁山伯与祝英台对比研究 英文标题：Comparative study of Romeo and Juliet and Butterfly Lovers学 院： 外国语学院 姓 名： 孙绮绮 学 号： 20094031 专 业： 英语 年 级： 093 指导教师： 夏学胜 职 称：讲师 二0 一三 年 五 月 Table of Contents摘要Abstract1 Introduction12 Literature review23 Similarities of the t

2、wo love stories23.1 Similarity in social background-feudal society23.1.1 The ancient feudal China23.1.2 The European feudal society in Renaissance time33.2 The pursuit of free love43.2.1 Transform into the butterfly43.2.2 A double suicide for love54 Difference between the two love stories64.1 Differ

3、ence in the character of hero and heroine64.1.1 Butterfly lovers social attribute74.1.2 Romeo and Juliets glory of the personality84.2 Difference in cultural background94.2.1 The tragedy of Chinese traditional feudal ethics and rites94.2.2 Triumph of humanism10Conclusion11Bibliography13Acknowledgmen

4、ts14摘要 越剧梁山伯与祝英台是根据我国流传于东晋年间的民间传说改编而成的，演绎了梁祝之间可歌可泣的爱情故事，千百年来几乎家喻户晓，妇孺皆知。它不但是中华民族文化中的一朵璀璨的奇葩，而且，由其改编的戏曲影片梁山伯与祝英台）和小提琴协奏曲梁祝，已成为享誉世界艺苑的杰作，可称得上是中国民间文化中最引人瞩目的现象。罗密欧与朱丽叶是英国戏剧大师莎士比亚根据意大利故事改编而成的作品，剧中也歌颂了同样的主题爱情，男女主人公为了爱情不惜以生命为代价，双双殉情，其情可感，其状可悲。正是因为二者存在着太多的相似之处，梁祝又往往被称为东方版罗密欧与朱丽叶。历年来梁祝和罗朱被誉为爱情的楷模，情侣的颂歌，受到了不少

5、人士的关注，他们大多是从这两部剧的人物性格特征、悲剧结尾的意义以及悲剧的根源这几个方面来进行比较的，讴歌了男女主人公敢于冲破封建伦理枷锁、大胆追求个人美满爱情的悲壮故事。本文拟从男女主人公性格差的角度异衍射中西文化差异来解读这两部剧本，简要对两部爱情故事的异同点进行剖析。关键词：梁山伯与祝英台；罗密欧与朱丽叶；性格；文化背景；自由爱情 Abstract The opera Butterfly Lovers was adapted according to the folklore that circulated in Dong-Jin years, deduced the epic love

6、story between butterfly lovers, for more than one thousand years, almost everyone knows that. It is not only a bright wonderful work of the culture of the Chinese nation, moreover, the opera film "the butterfly lovers" and violin concerto < butterfly lovers >, which adapted from it,

7、have become famous around the world. it may be the most striking phenomena in Chinese folk culture. Romeo and Juliet is a story adapted by British dramatist Shakespeare based on Italy's works, the play also sings the same theme of love, the hero and heroine in love pursued love at the price of l

8、ife, both double suicide, its affection is perceptible, its situation is sad. Since there are too many similarities between them, and butterfly lovers are often referred to as the Oriental version of romeo and Juliet. Over the years, the Butterfly Lovers and Romeo and Juliet has been hailed as a mod

9、el for the rest of the love, couples, and won the attention from many people, most of which are set about from these two personality traits, the meaning of tragedy at the end of the play and the tragedy of the root cause and other aspects to compare and praise the tragic stories of love that the her

10、o and heroine for daring to break through the feudal ethics shackles, bolding enough to pursue the personal happiness . This article start from the perspective of the hero and heroine character difference that reflected the difference between Chinese and western cultural to interpret the two differe

11、nt diffraction script, briefly analyzes the differences and similarities of two love stories.Key words: Butterfly Lovers; Romeo and Juliet; Characters; Cultural Background; Free loveI 1 Introduction As early as in the first half of the 20th century, the research of tragedy in the field of Chinese li

12、terature had begun. In the early days, some Chinese scholars used western tragedy theory to analysis the specific forms of Chinese opera, insisted that China had no tragedy. But since the second half of 20th century, more and more scholars are standing in the height of cross-cultural understanding t

13、he uniqueness of literature, systematically dig and arrange Chinese tragedy theory, which has made gratifying achievements. Romeo and Juliet and the Butterfly Lovers are two classic love tragedies that won more love from Chinese and western readers. Though there are a large number of literature on t

14、he comparison and analysis now, but mostly limited in subject, the contrast aspects of character and style. Study on the differences of personal characters and then transit to the cultural background level and the tragic phycology is rare. To solve above problems, this article is in reference on the

15、 basis of predecessors' research achievements, detailed analysis of this two stories from the cultural perspective，and try to deeply find out the root causes of the tragedy from. Both the Chinese and their similarities and difference. Through the case study of the two classical love stories of R

16、omeo and Juliet and the Butterfly Lovers ", we present the surface similarities first, then to explore the deep analysis of the differences. Through example analysis, the author thinks that in love mode, Romeo and Juliet' s love is fervent, dole; The Butterfly Loverss is implicative, undyin

17、g devotion . In addition, in terms of character, Romeo and Juliet in terms of expression, to defend the love appear more active; Liang Shanbo and Zhu Ying Tai is more passive. Finally, points out that westerners enthusiasm, bold and unrestrained, pursuit of secular life, believe in love, has a stron

18、g independent personality consciousness. Chinese are implicative, deep, overall, it is civilization, has a dependent personality consciousness. It is because of the difference of Chinese and western cultural mentality, that make two love tragedy of the hero and heroine in the expression of love, att

19、itude towards love and struggle in the face of tragedy consciousness varies.2 Literature review The study about the butterfly lovers and Romeo and Juliet love story contrast studies can be found everywhere. Its mostly set about from the difference in both aesthetic orientation, writing techniques an

20、d other aspects. In this paper, the comparative study is combined with historical and cultural background and personality differences. For the similarity of the two stories, this paper emphatically analyzed two points, firstly, it is the historical background of the story happening - all are the feu

21、dal society, and at the same time is also facing a block from the family, which become one of the causes of the tragedy; Secondly, both of the heroes and heroines are endowed with rebellious spirit to against traditional feudal, persisted in the pursuit of free love, breaking through the bondage and

22、 restriction, though tend to be an tragedy in the end, but still played a role of pioneer in fighting for free love in thousands of years.For the differences between them, this article is divided into two aspects and separately carried out an brief discussion: first, although two stories are based o

23、n the same theme-free love, reflects heroes and heroines persistence for dedication of love story, but two story the protagonist's character has a very difference, the butterfly lovers love is implicit and silent, but Romeo and Juliets is hot like fire, accordingly, their degree to rebel against

24、 the obstruction from the family also have obvious differences; Second, the deep cultural background that due to the tragic ending also have great different.3 Similarities of the two love stories3.1 Similarity in social background-feudal society3.1.1 The ancient feudal China Butterfly lovers story w

25、as happened in the Eastern Jin Dynasty, from the play we can easily see that, the traces to prove the existence of the feudal system in this era is obvious. Such as marriage system, legal system and social culture, etc., the tyranny, oppression for peoples mind of the feudal system can be found ever

26、ywhere. In the story, zhu Yingtai is obviously a girl whose natural disposition is lively, but her mother should order her to walk in random little steps, or even tied a rope between her two feet to achieve such a goal. In addition, cosmetic is popular in Eastern Jin Dynasty, especially the men love

27、d to power their face. The father of Zhu Ying Tai is one of the representatives. However, his original purpose is for keep up with the Joneses. The bigshots were show off to each by this, which is a kind of abnormal psychology. All in all, the background in this era foreshadowed the tragic ending. B

28、utterfly lovers' love tragedy happened in China's feudal period that feudal thought is extremely popular. The parents bounded had a tough attitude towards their children 's marriage, which leaded emotional repression to the young. That is an era that the the marriage is decided by the pa

29、rents and arranged by matchmaker. Young man and women had no freedom in choosing their marriage, and they can't disobey the parents. in such a circumstance, the butterfly lovers had to seek freedom in against the feudal marriage system. 3.12 The European feudal society in Renaissance time Romeo

30、and Juliet" was created in the time of Renaissance. Europe was in the feudal period at that time. The Renaissance advocated "Humanist". Romeo and Juliet, as the representative of the Renaissance humanists, reflected their pursuit of outlook on life, ideal, and values. Humanism ideolog

31、ical emerged in a large number during this period, which contributed a certain disintegration to the feudal forces, due to feudal forces entrenched, however, they can only be buried with their love. Meanwhile, the story happened in medieval Italy. At this time, although it is the birthplace of the R

32、enaissance, capitalism is still in its infancy, more exactly, it should be said that in the darkest hour before the dawn. For the pursuit of free love, Romeo and Juliet dare to disobey the father's order, even committed a double suicide. During the transition from medieval feudal society to capi

33、talist historical turning period, their struggle is a kind of the progress of the feudalism, which played a certain role in the anti-feudalism struggle.3.2 The pursuit of free love The most distinctive similarities of Butterfly lovers and Romeo and Juliet is that they shares one theme- celebrates lo

34、ve, against the feudal struggle; both are feudal rebel and glorious images of the pursuit of individuality liberation and freedom in marriage; both are loyal in love, for the sake of the beloved person, they choose death, to accuse of the sin of feudal system.3.2.1 Transform into the butterfly After

35、 for more than one thousand years, the story of butterfly lovers has spread up to now. In this story, Zhu Yingtai disguised as men, to go study in Hang Zhou, and become sworn brothers with Liang Shanbo on the way there. They accompanied with each other to study for three years and formed intimate fr

36、iendship and great kindness. When they were going to separate, Yingtai pretended to be a matchmaker for her sister, which in fact was for herself. After Shanbo got the true fact from his teachers wife, and hurried to Yingtais home to ask her to marry him, he surprised found that Yingtai had been bet

37、rothed to Ma Wencai, the son of prefecture. Thus Liang shan bo rolled himself into a disease and death. The day to welcome the bride, when the bridal sedan was passing liangs tomb, Yingtai stopped to cry for Shanbo. Suddenly, the tomb split, Yingtai immediately jumped into the hole, and finally beco

38、me two butterflies. The heroine Zhu Yingtai was born rich, her rebellion drove her to against the inequality to women and bondage of the traditional feudal society, to fight for the right to study and receive education just like boys. Moreover, she challenged the idea of “suitable” and fell in love

39、with her classmate Liang Shanbo, a common people, fighting for the freedom in marriage. Zhu Yingtai represented the spirit that had been repressed by conservative custom for more than one thousand years, had the courage the strive for rights without fearing of power, and also had the the graceful an

40、d gentle characters, whats more unusual is her well educated. On one hand, she expressed her pursue to free love, on one hand, she should take the ethics of filial piety into account, but she still cannt free liang Shanbo from death. In the feudal society, conservative as it is, the whole world had

41、been moved by the butterfly lovers. Thus, in front of Shanbos tomb, they two became a butterfly fluttering and dancing. For the butterfly lovers, young men and women had no freedom to fall in love and marriage in feudal time. That is an era for parents to arrange marriage, childrens right for chose

42、their marriage is limited by parents. Zhu Yingtai is a heroic image of the pursuit of free life and against the feudal marriage, which had the desire and struggle spirit for pursuing independent marriage. Butterfly lovers were in a position of the oppressed and ruled, therefore, butterfly loverss pu

43、rsue of free marriage is a kind of rebellion of feudalism and arranged marriage system. Moreover, their pure love story also express the desire and dream to pursuit the marriage freedom of young men and women in feudal society.3.2.2 A double suicide for love The story took place in a British city na

44、med Verona. Capulet Clan and Montague Clan had vendetta with each other. In a grand banquet, the beautiful, loving daughter Juliet, Lord Capulets daughter and Lord Montagues handsome and natural and unrestrained son romeo fell love at first sight. Romeo could not inhibit his love for Juliet, courted

45、 her, and Juliet happily run into the arms of his, two family vendetta deadline could not prevent the frenzy of love, love affair, they relate to each other. The strongly oppose from two families cannt stop them, but make love fire to burn. They privately decided their whole life , and the help of k

46、ind-hearted father, they held a wedding ceremony, presided by Lawrence. Juliet looked at the handsome and amorous romeo, heart filling with dreams of the future. Unfortunately, Romeo met with Capulet's cousin Tybalt in the street, Tybalt was deliberately provoke, and Romeo kill him by accident.

47、So Romeo was kicked out of this city. Juliet made a tearful farewell for Romeo. Her heart was with romeo, she lost his soul spirit missing with romeo. Father, however, forced her to forget the family's Nemesis, and marry Paris, earl. Juliet can't rebelled against family, love and don't w

48、ant to betray lover, her heart is pain and conflict, suffering a dilemma. Kindly Lawrence once again helped Juliet, let she to swallow a sleeping pill, a suspended animation to prevaricate Paris's proposal of marriage, delay the time. Unknown the truth , the Capulet family, sadly bid a final far

49、ewell to Juliet. Romeo quietly sneaking into Verona at this moment, he thought Juliet really dead, and hurriedly rushed to the graveyard, looking at the serene, pale, Juliet stopped breathing, he, grief-stricken, drinking the poison down beside Juliet. Not for a moment, the medicinal properties of J

50、uliet, she woke up, surprised to find that his sweetheart is to be sitting right beside but romeo tells her that he was dying, Juliet embraced him, didn't believe it, but he a little bit weak, Juliet resolutely ended his young life, with dagger and they embraced love into the kingdom of heaven.

51、In this sad love drama, in addition to that hot profession between lovers, everything else is completely dominated by the shadow of death. There is no doubt that to achieve their ideal of love, they can accept any cost, even if the life. To Romeo and Juliet, they were the descendants of two clan tha

52、t had family feud, so their love marriage was almost impossible. Although facing many obstructions, their love never been stopped or delayed. Although Juliet cast repeatedly frustrated in the road, but she's still crazy in love with Romeo. She did not succumb to the forced marriage of parents, s

53、he calm act resourcefully and calmly took action, and quietly made preparation for refuse for marriage. She fearlessly fight with the arranged marriage and ideas of feudal family status, insisted the progressive slogan that love was the only premise for marriage. The power of love helped them withst

54、ood the test, and finally their love defeated everything and made up the two feud though both of the hero and heroine died at last.4 Difference between the two love stories4.1 Difference in the character of hero and heroine In hero character, Romeo and Juliet all showed the beauty of personality, an

55、d shows the courage to pursue true love and against secular, and the butterfly lovers who socially presented a set of moral standards and code of conduct.4.1.1 Butterfly lovers social attribute The hero Shanbo in Butterfly Lovers is honest, sincere, friendly with people, and industrious. Yingtai is

56、intelligent and clever, although she loves Shanbo very much, she never say his own identity. As a girl, she disguised as men go out to study, before she left, she planted a tree in the courtyard, chastity and swear by his will, said that if can't do it, the tree will wither. Thus we can easily d

57、raw a conclusion that the family reputation and personal reputation had played an important role in her mind. her family's reputation and the reputation is very important. Therefore, it is not hard to understand why being classmates for three years, despite her love for liang shan bo, she never

58、said, even the last farewell, Yingtai didn't tells him that she is a girl. In fact, she did take a "Guarantee" to go out to school. Zhu Yingtai opened the closed mind with heavy lock for thousands years and called for the same feeling in other people. Although having some rebellious character, but in her body the marks of the feudal ethics even more, specifically, she was just a halfway f