《西游记》中神话意象的文学价值与意义研究
《西游记》作为中国古代四大名著之一，由明代文学家吴承恩所著，其创作背景深受当时社会、文化和宗教等多重因素的影响。作品以唐僧师徒四人西天取经的历程为主线，通过丰富的神话意象，展现了人性的光辉与黑暗、社会的复杂与矛盾。在《西游记》中，神话意象的呈现尤为突出。神话生物如龙、凤、麒麟等，以及神话角色如孙悟空、猪八戒、沙僧等，不仅形象生动、性格鲜明，而且承载了丰富的文化内涵和象征意义。这些神话意象的构建，不仅展现了古代神话的丰富性，也体现了作者对于人性和社会的深刻洞察。从文学价值角度来看，神话意象在《西游记》中发挥了重要作用。它们不仅传承和弘扬了民族文化，拓展了文学创作的想象空间，还深化了文学作品的象征意义，丰富了读者的审美体验。同时，这些神话意象也体现了中国古代社会的价值观念，如忠诚、勇敢、智慧等，为后世提供了宝贵的精神财富。在文化意义上，神话意象在《西游记》中构建了一个奇幻而独特的艺术世界，促进了不同文化之间的交流与融合。这部作品不仅是中国古代文学的瑰宝，也是世界文学宝库中的一颗璀璨明珠。
关键词：《西游记》；神话意象；文学价值
Abstract
Journey to the West, as one of the Four Great Classical Novels in ancient China, was written by Ming Dynasty writer Wu Chengen. Its creative background was deeply influenced by multiple factors such as society, culture, and religion at that time. The work revolves around the journey of Tang Monk, his master, and his disciples in the West seeking sc riptures. Through rich mythological imagery, it showcases the brilliance and darkness of human nature, as well as the complexity and contradictions of society. In Journey to the West, the presentation of mythological imagery is particularly prominent. Mythical creatures such as dragons, phoenixes, and qilin, as well as mythological characters such as Sun Wukong, Zhu Bajie, and Sha Monk, not only have vivid images and distinct personalities, but also carry rich cultural connotations and symbolic meanings. The construction of these mythological images not only showcases the richness of ancient mythology, but also reflects the author's profound insight into human nature and society. From the perspective of literary value, mythological imagery plays an important role in Journey to the West. They not only inherit and promote national culture, expand the imaginative space of literary creation, but also deepen the symbolic significance of literary works and enrich the aesthetic experience of readers. At the same time, these mythological images also reflect the values of ancient Chinese society, such as loyalty, bravery, wisdom, etc., providing valuable spiritual wealth for future generations. In terms of cultural significance, mythological imagery constructs a magical and unique artistic world in Journey to the West, promoting communication and integration between different cultures. This work is not only a treasure of ancient Chinese literature, but also a brilliant gem in the world's literary treasure trove.
Keywords: Journey to the West; Mythical imagery; literary merit
目录
摘 要 I
Abstract II
第1章 绪论 4
1.1 研究背景及意义 4
1.2 研究目的和内容 4
1.3 国内外研究现状 5
第2章 《西游记》概述 7
2.1 作者简介 7
2.2 《西游记》的创作背景 7
2.3 《西游记》的主题内容 8
第3章 神话意象在《西游记》中的呈现 9
3.1 神话生物与角色的塑造 9
3.1.1 神话生物的形象描绘 9
3.1.2 神话角色的性格塑造 9
3.2 神话场景与情节的构建 10
3.2.1 神话场景的描绘 10
3.2.2 神话情节的展开 10
3.3 神话象征与主题的深化 11
3.3.1 神话象征的运用 11
3.3.2 主题的深化与拓展 11
第4章 神话意象的文学价值分析 13
4.1 传承与弘扬民族文化 13
4.2 拓展文学创作的想象空间 13
4.3 深化文学作品的象征意义 14
4.4 丰富文学作品的审美体验 14
第5章 神话意象在《西游记》中的文化意义 16
5.1 体现中国古代神话的丰富性 16
5.2 传承中国传统文化价值观念 16
5.3 构建奇幻而独特的艺术世界 17
5.4 促进文化交流与融合 17
结 论 19
致 谢 20
参考文献 21
