从戏剧符号学角度看黄哲伦《花鼓歌》中的仪式元素与文化表达

Ritual Elements and Cultural Expressions in David Henry Hwang’s “Flower Drum Song” from the Perspective of Dramatic Semiotics

摘要: 本研究旨在从戏剧符号学角度探讨黄哲伦戏剧《花鼓歌》中仪式元素在文化表达中的重要作用。通过对剧中京剧表演、茶道、音乐和食物等仪式元素的深入分析，揭示仪式作为文化符号如何发挥强化集体记忆的作用，展现文化传承与动态发展，塑造人物形象、传递文化价值观以及应对环境变迁。研究表明，《花鼓歌》中的仪式不仅是对传统文化的传承，也是文化实践的重要体现。对这些仪式元素的探讨有助于理解文化表达的复杂性，对多元文化背景下的戏剧文学研究具有重要意义。

Abstract: This study aims to explore the significant role of ritual elements in the cultural expression of David Henry Hwang’s play “Flower Drum Song” from the perspective of dramatic semiotics. Through an in-depth analysis of ritual elements such as Peking Opera performances, tea ceremony, music, and food in the play, it reveals how rituals, as cultural symbols, strengthen collective memory, demonstrate cultural inheritance and dynamic development, shape character images, convey cultural values, and respond to environmental changes. The research indicates that the rituals in “Flower Drum Song” not only represent the inheritance of traditional culture but also serve as an important manifestation of cultural practice. The exploration of these ritual elements contributes to understanding the complexity of cultural expression and holds significant implications for the study of dramatic literature in a multicultural context.