林黛玉前期性格論--「真」與「率」的辨析與「個人主義」的反思
Journal
臺大文史哲學報
Journal Issue
76期
Pages
229-264
Date Issued
2012
Author(s)
Abstract
Lin Dai-yu is typically deemed as a representative figure of individualism in ”The Dream of the Red Chamber”. In particular her character in the early part of the novel is typically highly evaluated as ”sincere” (shuaizhen, 率真), as opposed to ”hypocritical”. This article carefully discusses such an evaluation. First, shuaizhen literally means 'straightforward' (shuai) and 'authentic' (zhen), and it is important to clarify their nuances. Second, we should carefully distinguish factual descriptions from value judgments. Equipped with these clarifications, we can compare Lin Dai-yu with other sincere-type figures. Last but not least, I discuss the background and the effect of commentators' regarding sincerity as a value of cultural pursuit, addressing both the traditional ”paradox of selfhood” (Andrew H. Plaks) and modern ego-centric individualism that recognizes individuals but not ensembles.
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journal article