从“图形--背景”理论角度探析《天净沙·秋思》

An analysis of Tianjingsha·Qiusi from the perspective of the figure-ground theory

作为认知语言学的重要理论之一,"图形——背景"理论可用于语言研究,为研究提供一种新的视角与方法,其对中国古代文学作品具有一定的解释力。为促进对元代特有的文学艺术形式——元曲的理解,基于认知语言学中的"图形——背景"理论,以及前人的研究成果,以元曲《天净沙·秋思》为语料,从中一一搜集图形与背景的描写实例,根据"图形——背景"理论的十大关系逐条解释,深入挖掘语言表达背后的认知机制,加深对此类文学作品的理解与把握。

The figure-ground theory, as a key theory in cognitive linguistics, is applicable to both language studies and to Chinese classical literature, which renders a fresh new perspective and methodology in language and literary studies. In order to better understand a unique type of opera in the Yuan Dynasty, this paper gives a ease study of Tianjingsha. Qiusi on the basis of the figure-ground theory, and with the help of the previous research findings, expounds this classic based on the ten relations of the figure-ground theory, which reveals the cognitive mechanism in literary works and helps a better understanding of literary pieces.