Discussion on the Significance of Algirdas Julien Greimas's Semiotic Square in Character Shaping — A Case Study of the Novel Mo Dao Zu Shi

Journal: Arts Studies and Criticism DOI: 10.32629/asc.v3i2.832

Zeya Wang

Nanning Normal University, Nanning 530000, Guangxi, China

Abstract

Algirdas Julien Greimas uses semiotic square to clarify the relationship between characters in the text, and studies the original value judgment of the text through logical deduction. This complete and effective interpretation method has been gradually applied to more disciplines. Today, in works such as Mo Dao Zu Shi, the characterization of characters is increasingly complicated, while the flat characterization is gradually declining. Therefore, the internal factors that form character images in literary works begin to become more and more complex. The use of Algirdas Julien Greimas's semiotic square to analyze the relationship between multiple factors in a character's personality not only reveals the multifaceted nature of the character in front of readers, but also helps to build a feasible frame for the creation of character images in the future.

Keywords

Algirdas Julien Greimas's semiotic square, characterization, reverse of the positiveness, reverse of the negativeness, hard to calm down

References

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