The Study Of Formula Chu Mu In Early Ming Dynasty Dramas

"Formula Chu Mu"refers to that appear frequently in different scripts,its plot content,performance practice and status are very similar. Formula Chu Mu appeared in large numbers in early Ming Dynasty dramas,plays an important role in the narrative structure and plot arrangement.As judged by the principle of whether promoting the development of the main plot line or not,Formula Chu Mu can be stylized into critical Chu Mu and noncritical Chu Mu.These two stylized Chu Mu played their functions both in dramatic texts and stage performance.The Formula Chu Mu in early Ming Dynasty dramas had a profound impact on script structure and performance mechanism,also promoted the shaping of Chinese classical drama.The study of the Formula Chu Mu in early Ming Dynasty dramas conducives to assess the overall development vein of Chinese classical drama shape.The thesis cotain four parts.Introduction defines object of study and texts,and comb previous research.The first part expound the definition of "Formula Chu Mu" and make a brief description.The second part indicate two types of Formula Chu Mu, describe in detail of their connotation and function.The third part make a brief appraisal from script structure and performance mechanism,try to regard objectively its influence to Chinese classical drama shape.On one hand,Formula Chu Mu makes dramas into the mould,restraining the full play of the personality;On the other hand,Formula Chu Mu expedites the speed of scripts updates,its performance conforms audiences’ mentality.ensuring the prosperity of dramatic literature.