The dual expression of virtuality and reality in the modeling of drama characters from the perspective of modern Taoist philosophy: a case study of Red Lantern
This paper analyzes the relationship between virtuality and reality in the modeling of drama characters, with a particular focus on the revolutionary opera Red Lantern, using modern Taoist philosophy as a guiding framework. Taoist thought, particularly principles like Yin-Yang, Wu Wei, and Ziran, e...
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| Language: | English |
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Universidade Estadual Paulista
2025-05-01
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| Series: | Trans/Form/Ação |
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| Online Access: | https://revistas.marilia.unesp.br/index.php/transformacao/article/view/17177 |
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| Summary: | This paper analyzes the relationship between virtuality and reality in the modeling of drama characters, with a particular focus on the revolutionary opera Red Lantern, using modern Taoist philosophy as a guiding framework. Taoist thought, particularly principles like Yin-Yang, Wu Wei, and Ziran, emphasizes harmony, duality and the interpenetration of opposites, offering a lens through which character development can be understood as a process of balance and transformation. Through this lens, it is shown that the characters in Red Lantern transcend traditional stereotypes, blending historical realism and symbolic abstraction to create a profound ideological and emotional impact. The thesis of this study argues that Taoist philosophy deeply influences the construction of characters in Red Lantern, facilitating the integration of virtual symbolism and real emotional depth in a manner that both engage the audience and strengthen the revolutionary message of opera. This research illuminates how Taoism, often seen as a philosophical and spiritual framework, also shapes artistic expressions, making this opera not only a vehicle for ideological transmission, but also a rich source of cultural and philosophical reflection.
Submission: 05/03/2025 – Decision: 25/03/2025 - Revision: 23/04/2025 – Publication: 20/05/2025
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| ISSN: | 0101-3173 1980-539X |