| As a double classic in the history of literature and drama,it is of great significance to explore the classical construction of the Peony Pavilion.This paper will take the close connection between critical comments and classic status construction of the Peony Pavilion as the starting point,and through analyzing the content,characteristics and influence of critical comments of the Peony Pavilion,deeply demonstrate its important value to the classic status construction of the Peony Pavilion.The introduction summarizes the debate,critique and classicization of the Peony Pavilion,laying the foundation for exploring the relationship between critical critique and classicization of the Peony Pavilion.The first chapter expounds the multiple factors of the classic construction of the Peony Pavilion.First,the unique ideological and artistic characteristics are the essential basis for the Peony Pavilion to become a classic.Secondly,diversified media provide effective help for the Peony Pavilion to expand its communication effect;Thirdly,the audience’s appreciation and comments make the Peony Pavilion continuously popular and in-depth,which plays an important role in the construction of its classic status.The second chapter combs the core issues and disputes of the evaluation of the Peony Pavilion.It is mainly embodied in four aspects: Pan Zhiheng,Wang Siren,Shi Zhenlin,Zhao Huifu and Xu Shupi’s theory of reason under Confucianism;The struggle between Linchuan School led by Tang Xianzu and Wujiang school led by Shen Jing in the process of creation;In these debates,critical comments,like positive comments,are the important thrust for the establishment of the classic status of The Peony Pavilion.Chapter three analyzes the distinctive features of critical comments in the Peony Pavilion.It is mainly reflected in three aspects.First,male critics frequently use negative words such as "demon" and "seduction" when describing Du Liniang,and the adaptation of the Peony Pavilion also makes Du Liniang gradually lose her style as a lady,showing the criticism and questioning of Du Liniang’s image by male discourse.Second,the language features of critical comments in the Peony Pavilion show a distinct change from sensibility to rationality,and from emotion to reason.Thirdly,in the harsh social environment and high-pressure cultural atmosphere of the Qing Dynasty,the evaluation of opera mainly focused on moral education.These critical comments with conflicts greatly enhanced the influence of public opinion on The Peony Pavilion and further promoted the classicization of the Peony Pavilion.The fourth chapter mainly discusses the value and significance of critical viewpoints in the Peony Pavilion.First,critical comment and positive comment,as two completely different paths in the classicization process of Peony Pavilion,not only lead to the same result,but also further promote the stability of the classic status of Peony Pavilion.Second,in the constant debate around the Peony Pavilion,theoretical consensus has been reached on "the beauty of harmony","the perfection of both Fa and Ci",etc.,and the adaptation of the Peony Pavilion has also made it more suitable for the singing and perfection of Kunqu opera,thus expanding the breadth and depth of popularity and providing a strong boost for the classicization of the Peony Pavilion.The conclusion summarizes the connection between critical comments on the Peony Pavilion and classicization research.Critical comments on the Peony Pavilion promote the dissemination and acceptance of the Peony Pavilion,and the formation of the classic status of the Peony Pavilion is always inseparable from people’s comments and debates. |
