略论白蛇传故事的主题流变

The Subject Evolvement of the Story of the White Snake

白蛇传故事的早期文本《西湖三塔记》传达了劝诫禁欲的主题;冯梦龙拟话本《白娘子永镇雷峰塔》虽在一定程度上肯定了个体的自然欲求,但受其自身情教观的影响,宣扬禁欲依然是故事的主题;方成培《雷峰塔》传奇中白娘子由妖成仙变化的实质是宣扬封建社会的忠孝伦理观;田汉改编京剧《白蛇传》充分肯定了个体的精神价值,个体反抗社会压迫与爱情束缚的反抗精神。

There is a variety of versions of the story of the White Snake. Three Pagodas Beside the West Lake advises people to suppress sensual desires. The Lady of White Snake Forever Caged in the Leifeng Pogoda by Feng Menglong affirms the natural desire of an individual to some extent, but still tells people to suppress their desires. The Leifeng Pagoda by Fang Chengpei in essence advocates feudal ethics of loyalty and filial piety. The Story of the White Snake, a Peking opera adapted by Tian Hart, affirms the individual＇s spiritual value and the rebellion against feudal oppression and restraints on love.