On The Construction, Deconstruction And Reconstruction Of "Red Classics" And "Seeking Weihu Mountain"

Introduction reviews the ins and outs of the Red Classics, and summarizes the research status of "Taking Tiger Mountain by strategy", which is one of the Red Classics. Searching with the key words of the Red Classics in CNKI, we can find 683 academic papers. Most of them are studying from the perspective of aesthetics, linguistics, music and history. The dissertations about "Taking Tiger Mountain by strategy" are mainly in the form of Model Opera.The main content of this paper is made up of four chapters:The first chapter begins with the Red Classics of "Taking Tiger Mountain by strategy". In accordance with the classics construction process of "Taking Tiger Mountain by strategy", it can be divided into two stages:"Before the cultural Revolution" and "During the cultural Revolution Period". This part explores the characteristics of the times and different aesthetic values that expressed by different forms of art, after many adaptations of "Taking of Tiger Mountain".The second chapter uses the methods of text analysis and comprehensive comparative. Starting from the shaping of the characters and the additions and deletions of the plot, this part teases out the writing changes in the different versions of "Taking Tiger Mountain by strategy" which includes drama, opera, Peking Opera, and film. According to the entire adaptation history of "Taking Tiger Mountain by strategy", additions and deletions of the plot is more frequent. The shaping of characters in different versions of "Taking Tiger Mountain by strategy" has the following characteristics:the first is the displacement of the central figure; the second is the change of the villain and the third is the elaboration of the neutral characters.The third chapter analyzes the main reasons why "Taking Tiger Mountain by strategy" is reconstructed. The first one is the lost of faith and the expectation of hero. The second one is the high frequency of rhythm and nostalgia. The third one is "entertainment oriented" and "edutainment". This part combs the reconstruction of "The Taking of Tiger Mountain 3D" in Tsui Hark’s version. The first is the reconstruction of characters, followed by adding the plot of "tiger" and "Reunion". The last is the new aesthetic experience which brought by 3D technology.The fourth chapter reviews the problems existing in the construction and reconstruction of the Red Classics works. First of all, consumption strategy misreads the demands of audience. Secondly, pan human-based dilutes the personal character. Thirdly, deconstructive narrative caters to the mass consumption. At the same time, this part discusses the principle that should be followed by the classical construction and reconstruction. The first is the audience demands and the positioning of reconstruction. Any kind of literary and artistic creation cannot do without the audience. The aesthetic demands of different audiences should be fully understood. The second is the cultural appeal and classical reconstruction. Reconstruction should grasp the core spirit the Red Classics, and understand the cultural aspirations of the broad masses. The third is the narrative strategy and the reconstruction of classics. If the narrative strategies are used properly, the construction and reconstruction of the Red Classics can be successful. Otherwise, it is impossible to succeed.The conclusion is that the meaning of Red Classics can be understood from the following three aspects: First, the Red Classics inherits the spirit of hard work. Second, the Red Classics advocates the spirit of heroism. Third, the Red classic explains the spirit of selfless dedication.