An Aesthetic Comparison Of Character Images Between XingBa And DanMa In The Epic "Gesar"

"Gesar", an imposing epic and voluminous literature towards characters'describing, passionately presents the moral excellence, great behaviors, glorious endeavors and achievements of Gesar who also represents many analogous other heroes, from whom the most invaluable ethical spirit, invigorative resolution and the vitality of altruism can be observed. Thus, melodies of life are being played through the entire work. According to the comparison and analysis of XingBa and DanMa in this paper, the further scrutiny from the aesthetic angle and more extensive attention to the brilliant heroic figures are expected.There are seven parts in this paper (including introductions, epilogue and body of five parts) Introduction: from the meaning of subject selection and research status quo, feasibility of the comparative studies between XingBa and DanMa is discussed.In time-space background that when wars between tribes broke frequently and the survivals of individuals are threatened, and the humanity background that the talented people are appreciated and the epic will necessary transform to history, the light of heroism becomes to the theme and aesthetic value orientation of the epic.Introduction of main point of two valiant and exemplary heroes: XingBa and DanMa in the respect of birth and status..Through the argumentation towards the appearance, inside personality and aesthetic, it is find that the two people have heroic mettle in one hand, while bear some unlovely flaws in personality in another hand. By the modeling method which combines of both characters'poem-like personality and character's vivid figure, the heroes in epic show their charms in form of human being naturally.Try to find the cause of differences between different valiant heroes, it is contends that the modeling of heroes is constraint in three respects: the relationship between specific time-space condition, the plot arrangement for aesthetic needs and the author's aesthetic ideal Through the analysis of common characteristics of valiant heroes, it is proposed that the valiant heroes are not only the pillars to express the sublime beauty of epics but also the main impel of plot, by which the aesthetic significance and function of valiant heroes in epics are revealed.Epilogue: A conclusion is drawn through the previous presentation: the unique and miraculous literature reflects a great humanity meaning for no other reason but the successful portrait of several brilliant heroes with high aesthetic value.