李逵形象再论

Further Discussion on the Image of Li Kui

《水浒传》中的李逵在特殊时代被高度肯定,进入新时期虽对其英雄形象有质疑,但肯定成分仍占多数,特别是对李逵的两件所谓英雄事迹,连质疑者似亦无法辩驳。对李逵的评价不能简单从结果认定其是英雄。李逵代表的是草莽蛮汉形象,他的造反和反招安只是追求自身为所欲为的"快乐",没有推翻统治者所含有的积极意义;李逵滥杀无辜,仇恨妇女,尤其是对所谓的男女"偷情"零容忍;李逵的纯朴、率真缺少为善的基础。当时的时代塑造李逵这一形象自有其意义,但在新时代的烛照下,李逵形象应予以重新评价。

Li Kui,a character in The Outlaws of Marsh,was highly valued in certain times.When it comes to the new era,people are beginning to question his heroic image though positive voices are still in the majority.In particular,his two so-called heroic deeds are almost impossible to be challenged by even those who are questioning him.Li Kui cannot be judged as a hero simply from how his story ended.Li Kui has an image of hood-like figures,his rebellion and his attitude against amnesty and surrender were purely originated from his pursue of his own ＂happiness＂ instead of any positive significance of overthrowing the rulers.Li Kui cruelly murdered innocent people,hated women,and particularly had zero tolerance towards the so-called men and women ＂betrayal＂.Therefore,his simplicity and honesty was not goodness but his personality.Back to the time the creation of Li Kui＇s image had its own interest,nowadays however it is necessary to reevaluate his image.