论张爱玲小说的植物意象

A Disscussion on the Plant Images in Zhang Ailing's Short Story

张爱玲小说的植物意象继承中国文学以花木喻男女情爱的传统,其植物意象特别是过度繁茂的红花意象往往隐喻着人物蓬勃的情欲,并在对植物意象的描摹中暗示人物的内心世界,揭示出人性的自我放纵和不可理喻,含蓄地把创作主体的评判寄寓其中。其枯萎的植物意象则象征着情感的凋零或家庭的衰败。张爱玲小说的植物意象从一个方面展现出其经营意象的高超功力和艺术创造力。

The plant images in Zhang Ailing＇s short stories inherit the Chinese tradition that plants are metaphoriacal for love between man and woman.On one hand,the images of overgrown red flowers often stand for flourish human ardor.Zhang Ailing＇s depiction of plant images implies the characters＇ inner world,which reveals self-indulgence and unrationality in humanity,and which indicates the author＇s criticism.On the other hand,the images of withered plants symbolize the fadeaway of affection as well as the downfall of families.The plant images in ZhangAiling＇s short stories demonstrate the author＇s high techniques and artisitc creativity.