英文摘要 |
This paper examines two Yuan-Ming anecdotes that are composed based on the identical story about Li Wa (李娃). One is the Qujiang pond (曲江池) composed by Yuan Dynasty Shi Jun Bao (石君寶); the other is the Qujiang Pond composed by Ming Dynasty Zhu You Dun (朱有燉). In view of the unclear delineation of the story and failure to emphasize on the virtues of Li Wa demonstrated in Shi Jun Bao's Qujiang Pond, Zhu You Dun thus composed, albeit identical in genre, another Qujiang Pond, which is also evidence of gradation in Yuan-Ming anecdotes. Observed from the plot length are seven differences: (1) more weight being placed on lucre; (2) an emphasis on theatrical clashes stemming from Mr. Liu; (3) an increase on avoiding responsibility plots; (4) an increase in cadging plots, along with the downplaying of threnody; (5) an underscore of test taking plots; (6) revised story dotted with ditties; (7) an emphasis on etiquette and conjugal protocols. There are four revisions in the portrait of people: (1) Li Ya Sin (李亞仙) turning from being loyal to being ethical; (2) Zheng Yuan Ho (趙元和) turning from defiance to obsequiousness; (3) Zhao Niu Jing (趙牛筋) turning from a faithful friend to a repulsive baddie; (4) a pimp getting even mercenary and sophisticated. Two moral highlights are: (1) mores of being filial affectation and brotherhood; (2) resistance to alcohol and lust. Zhu You Dun portrayed a story that is more complicated, increased the use of ditties and characters, and made changes to plots and instrumentation, which also manifests the difference in Yuan-Ming anecdotes. |