The Jnner And Symbolic Meaning Of"Shang Shi

with reference to "Han ye" and "ye Cao", this thesis attempts to reveal the innerand symbolic meanings of "shang shi". It tries to show that the tragical ending of thelove between Zi Jun and Juan sheng is caused by the difference of choiec between hu-manitarianism and individualism. Pervaded by feudal ethics, humanitarianism in theparticular Chinese circumstances is liable to alienation and degeneration, becoming theKiller of individualism, Zi Jun is a viction of humanitarianism in the Chinese circum-stances; A Sui, appearing in the symbolic form, is anemblem of the feudal powerwith consealihg and confusing qualities; Juan sheng is a firmer and more clear-mind-ed anti-feudalism pioneer than the other anti-feudalism intellectuals in "Na Han"and "Pang Huang". "Shang Shi" embodies the deepening of Lu Xun's anti-feudalthought. the re-construction of the Chinese national faith and the tendency towardsthe re-construction of the national spirit. With his unconquerable symbot of Life,Juan sheng indicates that Lu Xun's creative work has come to a new stage-fromthe exposure of morbid Character to the creation of ideal character.