Taking Ne Zha as an example,this paper analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of Chinese animated films at the presentstage.Under the condition of both opportunities and challenges,some measures to develop Chinese anim...Taking Ne Zha as an example,this paper analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of Chinese animated films at the presentstage.Under the condition of both opportunities and challenges,some measures to develop Chinese animated films are proposed.展开更多
This paper analyzes previous studies on animal words and points out some existing problems. It also reveals the similarities and differences between Chinese and English animal words based on the data and research as w...This paper analyzes previous studies on animal words and points out some existing problems. It also reveals the similarities and differences between Chinese and English animal words based on the data and research as well as find out the reasons why animal words are different in cultural connotation.展开更多
Idioms are essence of a language and a kind of special and fixed phrases or short sentences in the long period of language use.Because animals have been considered as people’s best friends for hundreds of years,peopl...Idioms are essence of a language and a kind of special and fixed phrases or short sentences in the long period of language use.Because animals have been considered as people’s best friends for hundreds of years,people adopt different species of animals as metaphors to express all their emotions.However,due to the different national characteristics between English and Chinese,such as geographical conditions and tradition so in most cases easterners and westerners have different attitudes and understanding towards same animals,of course,some animal idioms have the same meaning.展开更多
From the classical Chinese literary masterpiece Investiture of the Gods to contemporary flm animation,Nezha’s image is profound.Examining the portrayals of Nezha,namely in those most celebrated animated flms,we argue...From the classical Chinese literary masterpiece Investiture of the Gods to contemporary flm animation,Nezha’s image is profound.Examining the portrayals of Nezha,namely in those most celebrated animated flms,we argue that his role as the epitome of a‘god like fgure’is in constant displacement and return.Using the framework of archetype and displacement as advanced by Northrop Frye,with a more pluralistic myth analysis extension found in the myth critique of Gilbert Durand,this article examines the multi-layered mythical mini structures within Nezha’s displacement and return in Chinese animation,to explore the themes,images,and archetype represented by the character from the perspective of Chinese history and culture.We argue that Nezha’s displacement and return in Chinese animation expresses the need and call for a traditional heroic image in a particular era.As such,Nezha’s intertextuality exposes the profound inner patterns that form and refashion the Chinese collective unconscious,performing as a recurring mirror that symbolically inform and transform human experiences in China.展开更多
文摘Taking Ne Zha as an example,this paper analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of Chinese animated films at the presentstage.Under the condition of both opportunities and challenges,some measures to develop Chinese animated films are proposed.
文摘This paper analyzes previous studies on animal words and points out some existing problems. It also reveals the similarities and differences between Chinese and English animal words based on the data and research as well as find out the reasons why animal words are different in cultural connotation.
文摘Idioms are essence of a language and a kind of special and fixed phrases or short sentences in the long period of language use.Because animals have been considered as people’s best friends for hundreds of years,people adopt different species of animals as metaphors to express all their emotions.However,due to the different national characteristics between English and Chinese,such as geographical conditions and tradition so in most cases easterners and westerners have different attitudes and understanding towards same animals,of course,some animal idioms have the same meaning.
文摘From the classical Chinese literary masterpiece Investiture of the Gods to contemporary flm animation,Nezha’s image is profound.Examining the portrayals of Nezha,namely in those most celebrated animated flms,we argue that his role as the epitome of a‘god like fgure’is in constant displacement and return.Using the framework of archetype and displacement as advanced by Northrop Frye,with a more pluralistic myth analysis extension found in the myth critique of Gilbert Durand,this article examines the multi-layered mythical mini structures within Nezha’s displacement and return in Chinese animation,to explore the themes,images,and archetype represented by the character from the perspective of Chinese history and culture.We argue that Nezha’s displacement and return in Chinese animation expresses the need and call for a traditional heroic image in a particular era.As such,Nezha’s intertextuality exposes the profound inner patterns that form and refashion the Chinese collective unconscious,performing as a recurring mirror that symbolically inform and transform human experiences in China.
