An Exploration To Prophecies In Hung-lou Meng

The prophecy is a characteristic part in Hung-lou meng. It has the effects on figure’s destiny or the plot evolution, such as implication, prediction, metaphor, and so on. In order to understand and analyze this immortal masterpiece accurately and deeply, this paper aims to make a systematic study of the prophecy in Hung-lou meng.This article is divided into three parts:introduction, text and conclusion. The introduction part briefly introduces the present situation of the topic, the research significance and methods. The text is divided into four chapters:The first chapter discusses the overview of the prophecy in Hung-lou meng. Its types mainly include: prophetical simile and prophetical metaphor, positive prophecy and negative prophecy, near prophecy and far prophecy, true prophecy and fictional prophecy. Its forms mainly include: image prophecy, poetic prophecy, dream prophecy, word prophecy, lantern riddles, operas, drinking games and so on. Its methods mainly include:word split, pun, metaphor and plainness.The second chapter discusses the characteristics of prophecy in Hung-lou meng. On basis of Chinese ancient prophecy culture, the prophecy in Hung-lou meng which was written by Cao Xueqin is the unique artistic creation. Compared with other fictions, Hung-lou meng presents many characteristics: diversity, flexible creation, relative independence, structure and poetic quality.The third chapter analyses the cause of prophecy in Hung-lou meng. on the basis of predecessors’creative experience, Cao Xueqin reinvested prophecy a new meaning by using this unique narrative mean. The formation of prophecy in Hung-lou meng is influenced by prophecy culture, creative experiences, regional thought and consciousness of tragic.The fourth chapter discusses the literary value of prophecy in Hung-lou meng.In this novel, prophecy has a positive influence on the formation of the text, which manifests a great literary value. This chapter emphasizes the roles of prophecy.It creates a more perfect construction, fuller images and better spots. The conclusion part aims to summarize the full paper.