Dissertation > Excellent graduate degree dissertation topics show

Study on the Metamorphosis Narratives of <Sou Shen Ji>

Author: JinZhenHe
Tutor: ChenYinChi
School: Fudan University
Course: Ancient Chinese Literature
Keywords: <Sou Shen Ji> ancient novel Six Dynasties metamorphosis mythology ZhiGuai strange story
CLC: I207.41
Type: Master's thesis
Year: 2010
Downloads: 158
Quote: 0
Read: Download Dissertation

Abstract


This study focuses on the research of metamorphosis narratives of <Sou Shen Ji> which plays an important role in Chinese Literature of Six Dynasties. Six Dynasties was the period of the wars, plaques, and political instability. Despite the pervasive turmoil, the arts flourished and evolved, especially "Strange Stories" which is known collectively as Zhiguai or "accounts of the strange". The quantity of Zhiguai narratives is overwhelming, and "Metamorphosis" is one of the main motifs and themes.The metamorphosis narratives of <Sou Shen Ji> reflect the values and spirits of Six Dynasties. These narratives and the metamorphosis theories of Six Dynasties are closely correlated and formed a "Metamorphosis discourse". Also the narratives are closely connected with Chinese Mythology. The mythology of Chinese culture and civilization is contained in a variety of sacred narratives which tell how the world and human society were created in their present form. The metamorphosis narratives of <Sou Shen Ji> reflect a valuable and exciting treasure trove of mythic themes, motifs and archetypes.To begin with, this study is started with the definition of "Metamorphosis". When a metamorphosis occurs, a figure of a narrative develops or changes into something different. The figure which transcends human power such as a god or a deity is an essential prerequisite in occurring metamorphosis. Metamorphosis can be divided into two categories. The first category is "Dynamic metamorphosis(力东变形)”,which concerns that a figure become metamorphosed into another figure, and the second is "Static metamorphosis(静态变形)”which concerns that a figure become metamorphosed by developing or deforming the body.Next, according to the motifs and themes, the narratives can be divided into five categories-Immortal Taoist hermit(神仙)narratives, numinous and inspirational(神灵感应)narratives, narratives with natural calamity and peculiar natural phenomena(灾异说),narrative with the change of spiritual energy which is related to Yin Yang and five elements(气化说)and other narratives. Then the research and analysis of the narratives is continued.

Related Dissertations

  1. The Four Heroes Fu for research,I207.22
  2. Costume Culture in the Six Dynasties Literature,I206.2
  3. Transmutation of Hindu Myth,I351
  4. Six Dynasties and the Tang and Song Dynasty Zheng Yi aesthetic development and comparison,J632.32
  5. Study on Odes to the Fan of the Han, Wei and the Six Dynasties,I206.2
  6. Epidemiology Investigation and Diagnosis of Bovine Tuberculosis,S858.23
  7. On the Relationship between Art and Literary Theory Exploration into the Six Dynasties,J209.2
  8. Pursuing Truth and Honesty of the New Poetry,I207.25
  9. Aesthetic Construction of Poetics in the Six Dynasties in the Context of Metaphysics,I207.22
  10. In the poetry of Louise Glück \,I712
  11. The Effect of Light on Growth and Development of the Larvae of the Scylla Paramamosain,S917.4
  12. The Study on the Myth of Ancient Goddess Wu Shan,K203
  13. An Analysis on the Thinking Mechanism about the Creation Mythology of the Minorities in Yunnan Province,I207.9
  14. On Female Consciousness from Su Tong, Ye Zhaoyan and Li Rui’s Works,I207.42
  15. The form Appeal of Six Dynasties Literature and Its Practice,I206.2
  16. Interpretation of Ecological Aesthetics Greek mythology,B83-06
  17. Nanjing unearthed the Six Vatan patterns research,K876.3
  18. The Kedao for Political Influence in Ming Dynasty,K248
  19. Day comparative analysis of Mongolian origin myth,B932
  20. Research of Wei and Six Dynasties’ Age Fu,I206.2
  21. On the the dance aesthetic characteristics of the Wei, Jin and Six Dynasties,J701

CLC: > Literature > Chinese Literature > The body of literature reviews and research > Novel > Ancient Novel
© 2012 www.DissertationTopic.Net  Mobile