The Subject Of Gratitude And Revenge Of ShiJi

ShiJi is the first book of The General History in Chinese history.It is not only the great summary of Chinese ancient history but also the cherish treasure of Chinese ancient literature.Therefore,the academic research which is relative to ShiJi is voluminous but systematic research which is related to the subject of gratitude and revenge is very a few. As for the whole book,the theme of gratitude and revenge appears repeatly in many chapters of ShiJi becomes the important component of the whole book.The stories about gratitude and revenge in ShiJi are happened closely around the main character who is enduring humiliation in order to carry out an important mission of revenge.For the other part,it not only emphasizes the main character's iron will and the spirit of perseverance which has also poured in the intense love and hate mood to the whole book but also has given the extremely far-reaching influence to the chivalrous literature of future generation.The novel is begin with the subject of gratitude and revenge in ShiJi and do the comprehensive analysis which is the supplement of simple story.This paper firstly analysis the several types of the stories of gratitude and revenge in ShiJi and divides the whole story into three categories which is about the gratitude of parents who give his love and care from childhood,and the gratitude of benefactor and also the training from the country.At the same time,the whole paper analysis and explains by the concrete examples.In the same way,the story of revenge adapts the similar way to research and is classified into three categories which is about the revenge to individual,revenge to relatives and revenge to emperor.The second part of paper which analysis the essential factor of revenge agreed by Simaqian is based on the discussion of the stories' types.Two aspect sets about mainly from external cause and internal cause.For one hand,it explores the origin of revenging thoughts and the complex in Qinhan's culture.For the other hand,it also reveals the emotion that Simaqian's sufferings and appreciation of the beauty interest with good "unusual matter" off the chest.These are the two main factors which cause the distinct color of gratitude and revenge.The third part of the paper further explains the gratitude and revenge in ShiJi by using the artistic technique and treat the subject artistically.The different writing methods containing the artistic method of contradiction that the contrast,dramastic conflicts and typical description of details have deepened the subject into a higher level and also strengthened artistic appeal and literature,morever have risen ShiJi up to a higher altitude.The last part of the paper has made a bit brief discussion of the impact to future generations about the gratitude and revenge in ShiJi and summed up the important position on Chinese history of literature.