ISSN : 1229-9618(Print)
ISSN : 2671-7506(Online)
ISSN : 2671-7506(Online)
Chinese Studies Vol.82 pp.325-344
DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.14378/KACS.2023.82.82.15
DOI : http://dx.doi.org/10.14378/KACS.2023.82.82.15
A Study on the Collective Memory and Political Ideas of the Chinese People with focusing on Lyra song
Abstract
Lyra Song, which is cultural tradition of pre-Chin Dynasty era and a symbolic form of poetry representing Han Dynasty, is essentially a work of remembering historical characters or events of the past. The characters and events that Lyra Song wants to remember are closely related to the actual issues, and Han writers tried to exert their social influence, which was cultural edification, by sharing their political ideals and values with the world through Lyra Song. This paper explored the political ideals of literary writers reflecting the Sinocentrism through lyra songs based on historical memories with other ethnic groups. They adhered to the Chinese-centered worldview of the Chinese ruling subjugated immigrants, and expressed obsessive anxiety and disgust at the ongoing dispute with the immigrants and the identity crisis caused by mixed residence. It also hoped for the emergence of heroes who would end the rebellion and ensure peace, but tended to prefer gradual assimilation based on cultural similarities to armed integration with the immigrants. While Chinese played and appreciated Lyra Song, they utilized it as a mean to promote national pride and cultural superiority. 저