Research On The "Shuihu Spirit" In The Anti-Japanese War Television Dramas

Compared with The early Anti-Japanese War television dramas, The Anti-JapaneseWar television dramas since the new century are becoming more and more with the“Shuihu spirit” characteristic in all aspects, The purpose of this paper is to undertake astudy of the “Shuihu spirit” in The Anti-Japanese War television dramas in the new century,to discuss new characteristics of the “Shuihu spirit” in The Anti-Japanese War televisiondramas in the new century. Exploring cultural factors and reality factors of the “Shuihuspirit” in The Anti-Japanese War television dramas.ChapterⅠ is explaining The Anti-Japanese War television dramas in the new centurywith the “Shuihu spirit” characteristic in all aspects. Firstly, the theme of TheAnti-Japanese War television dramas and Outlaws of the Marsh is similar, they reveal thechaos of the society and sing the praise of heroes patriotism. Secondly, both thrilland legendary plot of The Anti-Japanese War television dramas is the same as Outlaws ofthe Marsh to show legendary heroes. Thirdly, heroes in The Anti-Japanese War televisiondramas are similar to Liangshan heroes, they are not afraid of sacrifice, and they defend theweak against the strong. Fourthly, the behavior of The Anti-Japanese War televisiondramas and Liangshan heroes is similar too. The fifthly, the Vivid language of TheAnti-Japanese War television dramas is the same as Outlaws of the Marsh, both humorousand appropriate. These five aspects from different angle to explain The Anti-Japanese Wartelevision dramas in the new century with the “Shuihu spirit” characteristic.ChapterⅡ is writing about the new characteristic of the “Shuihu spirit” in TheAnti-Japanese War television dramas. Firstly, compared with Outlaws of the Marsh, thespirit of resistance is more resolutely in The Anti-Japanese War television dramas, althoughheroes in The Anti-Japanese War drama like bandits, but they are fearless and patriotic,fighting with Japanese imperialism. Secondly, Liangshan heroes discriminate againstwomen, heroes in The Anti-Japanese War dramas are different with them, they admire andlove beautiful women. Thirdly, compared with Outlaws of the Marsh, The Anti-JapaneseWar television dramas eliminate the bloody of Liangshan heroes and pay more attention toHumanities, concerning for the right of human life and freedom. In the end, Liangshanheroes disregard their own safety is for brotherhood, heroes in The Anti-Japanese Wardrama fight for lofty ideals, saving many people from suffering.ChapterⅢ is writing about reasons of the “Shuihu spirit” in The Anti-Japanese Wartelevision dramas in the first. There are four reasons: Chinese like the novel of Outlaws of the Marsh, Outlaws of the Marsh inspire The Anti-Japanese War television dramas to paymore attention to patriotism, the indifference of the social reality calls Chivalry, Outlaws ofthe Marsh is dramatic, The Anti-Japanese War television dramas imitation Outlaws of theMarsh, meeting the aesthetic psychology of the audience. Then briefly discuss threeproblems in The Anti-Japanese War television dramas: the road of heroes is too legendary,emotional charges are too romantic, the entertainment function is excessive. In the end, Inview of this situation, the author put two suggestions, one is expand and enrich the bodyand subject of The Anti-Japanese War television dramas, the other is pursuit the originalhistory of The Anti-Japanese War.In the process of writing, this paper with a modern perspective reexamine the “Shuihuspirit”, to find out the new connotation and characteristics, it Has the very strong practicalsignificance.