“木石前盟”神话中的“还泪”浅析

Analysis on Repaying with Tears in the Myth of the Oath of Wood and Stone

"木石前盟"神话,是曹雪芹以"思凡"与"报恩"两大传统母题为基础进行的创作。本文通过对文本的分析,认为其中预设的绛珠仙子"还泪",是为了促使贾宝玉的"情悟"。而这种"还泪"的设置又是以曹雪芹本人的反思为基础的,在小说内外,均有"还泪"的存在。

The myth of the Oath of Wood and Stone is a creation based on longing for the mundane world and gratitude by Cao Xueqin. After analyzing the context in this paper, the author finds out that Jiangzhuxianzi repays Jia Baoyu with tears in order to awaken his sentiment. The plot of repaying with tears reflects the contemplation of Cao Xueqin. Both in and out of the novel, there is clues of repaying with tears.