阳戏“三女戏”剧目本事考述

The Research on Original Stories of“San Nv Xi”in Yangxi Opera

阳戏的三个剧目《孟姜女》《庞氏女》《龙王女》,通常称作"三女戏"。其本事源于唐以前的古代史传文学,当时主要故事架构已初步搭建。宋金以后,故事情节又逐步繁丰。"孟姜"戏随着时代变迁,其演出宗旨亦不断发生变化。阳戏《孟姜女》戏截取其结良缘的喜庆气氛和团圆的结局。《庞氏女》戏主题一以贯之,突出"孝道"。《龙王女》源出唐传奇《柳毅传》,由于其"落难""辞婚"等悲情主题,在阳戏坛上演出几率小。

Meng Jiangnv, Pang Shinv and Long Wangnv are usually called“San Nv Xi”in Yangxi Opera. Their original stories originated from ancient historical biography literature before the Tang Dynasty when the main structure of the stories had already formed. Since the Song and Jin Dynasties, the stories’ plots have been gradually plump. With the changes of times, the purpose of performing Meng Jiangnv was also changing. Yangxi Opera Meng Jingnv is based on its festive atmosphere and reunion ending. The theme of Pang Shinv has highlighted filial piety consistently since ancient times. Yangxi Opera Long Wangnv originated from the Tang Chuanqi Liu Yi Zhuan, and its performance probability are little because of its tragic themes, such as victim, breaking marriage, etc.