《红楼梦》中的委婉语研究

论文摘要

本文对《红楼梦》中的委婉语尽可能进行了穷尽性梳理,对找得的165个委婉语采用描写和分析相结合的方法进行较为全面的研究。在界定委婉语的概念之后,文章的主体涉及四个方面:首先,根据沃伦的委婉语语义表征模式,尝试对《红楼梦》中的委婉语进行分类,分析了该模式没有涵盖的小说中表现出的例子;其次,区分形式与意义,从认知方式的角度,分析委婉语的形成机制和解读方法。其中语义迁移包括隐喻映射和转喻映射;再次,从使用的功能和目的方面分析,表明《红楼梦》中的委婉语是一个种类繁多、语义丰富的语言形式,在言语交际中产生了重要的作用,并且涉及到委婉语在《红楼梦》小说中的作用,突出委婉语是文学作品中不可忽视的角色;最后,对《红楼梦》委婉语以文化透视,反映了中国几千年来的历史积淀。本文从多个角度对《红楼梦》中的委婉语进行解读,以丰富委婉语研究的内涵,希望能为系统深入研究委婉语提供丰富的语言材料。

论文目录

• Acknowledgements
• Abstract
• 摘要
• Chapter 1 Introduction
• 1.1 Purpose of the Study
• 1.2 Organization of the Thesis
• Chapter 2 Classifications of Euphemisms in A Dream of Red Mansions
• 2.1 Definition of Euphemism
• 2.2 Brief Review of Classifications of Euphemism
• 2.3 Warren's Model and Euphemisms in A Dream of Red Mansions
• 2.3.1 Warren's Model
• 2.3.2 Taxonomy of Euphemisms in A Dream of Red Mansions
• 2.4 Limitation of Warren's Model
• Chapter 3 A Cognitive Interpretation of Euphemisms in A dream of Red Mansions
• 3.1 Substitution of Form
• 3.2 Transfer of Meaning
• 3.2.1 Metaphorical Mapping
• 3.2.2 Metonymical Mapping
• Chapter 4 Functions and Motives of Euphemisms in A Dream of Red Mansions
• 4.1 Motives of Euphemisms inA Dream of Red Mansions
• 4.1.1 To Avoid Embarrassing Expressions
• 4.1.2 To Eliminate unfavorable Association
• 4.1.3 To Lessen People's Fear and Worry
• 4.1.4 To Conceal the Disagreeable Fact
• 4.1.5 To Defend Oneself
• 4.1.6 To Achieve Humorous Effect
• 4.2 Strategic Use of Euphemisms in A Dream of Red Mansions
• 4.2.1 To Exhibit Interpersonal Relationships
• 4.2.2 To Produce Personality of the Characters
• 4.2.3 To Display Happenings in Daily Life
• Chapter 5 Cultural and Historical Perspective on Euphemisms in A Dream of Red Mansions
• 5.1 Feudal Ethics and Rite
• 5.1.1 System of Social Hierarchy
• 5.1.2 View of Men Being Superior to Women
• 5.1.3 Concept of the Filial Duty and Piety
• 5.2 Reserved Nature of the Chinese People
• 5.3 Attitude towards Religion and Taboo
• 5.4 Life and Spiritual Predicament in Feudalist Society
• Chapter 6 Conclusion
• Bibliography
• Appendix The Euphemisms in A Dream of Red Mansions