摘要
《儒林外史》中药叙事中的人参、半夏、阿魏、黄连即讽刺性的"热毒臭假",与全书的"功名富贵"为一书之骨,构成了一体两面.书中还出现了多处的"无药可医",从更广泛的意义范畴上说明了"功名富贵"不只对男性,也对女性进行了荼毒.中药和疾病事实上构成了《儒林外史》暗含的叙事结构与讽世寓意.
Abstract
In The Scholars,traditional Chinese medicinal substances such as ginseng,pineilia ternata,ferula,and coptis are depicted as"hot-poison-stinky-fake",playing a satirical role that reflects the novel's central theme of"fame and fortune".This portrayal,coupled with the recurring motif of being"incurable",forms a dual critique of societal values.The concept of incurability extends the satire further,emphasizing the deep and pervasive damage caused by the relentless pursuit of fame and fortune,affecting both men and women.Through this narrative,traditional Chinese medicine and diseases not only drive the plot but also enhance the novel's critique of societal norms.