The Ideal of a Man and Woman of the Heian court Based on the Tale of Genji

At least in the modern world, at least for Western countries, the symbol of masculinity includes manhood, physical strength, mental strength, emotional rock - emotional stability, almost perseverance, comfortable working and borrowing What you can do is included. The modern feminine microcosm is a kind of sensibility, godliness, emotion, jealousy, and increasingly spiritual power. This is quite contrasting with the concept of an ideal man and woman of the Heian period, as depicted in Murasaki Kibu's "The Tale of Genji".

In this article, based on the source story of Murasaki Shikibu translated by Royall Tyler, we start with some background information about the Tale of Genji, how the ideal presented is in the story, and how ideal Discuss what is contradictory to each other. Rowling shows women that they do not need to have a wonderful voice to look like a supermodel, or be noticed by society; they do not need people to encourage all ages. An important word to remember emphasizes the proverbs of JK Rowling's character. "Beyond custom-made one, that person's greatest wealth" (Luo Lin)

Shikibu's classic novel "Genji Monogatari" explains the role of women in Japanese peace in Japanese culture, and this period is from 794 to 1185 (Heian era). The conspiracy of the novel is concentrated in the imaginary court. Emperor of the cradle. Genji of the protagonist is the son of Emperor Kiritsubo

As the first novel in history, "Genji Monogatari" is considered an important chapter of Japanese literature. In addition to the popularity gained by the Peace Court and Emperor, it is also an important representative of the life of the Japanese court during the Heian period. This period in Japan's history, among the aristocrats in particular, features the situation and the tolerance of polygamy. In contrast to today's approach, it is usually a man who has a relationship with a major wife and still holds some other young wife. Genji does not meet these standards of a safe society as his loyal enthusiast. The exact historical account of the novel is the reason why it is still spreading today. In addition, this classic novel has had a major impact on the fields of painting and drama. Several pictures from the Heian period are based on this book.