Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Literature, Art and Human Development (ICLAHD 2025)

The Evolution of the Character Image of Lu Dahai: A Focus on Three Versions

Authors
Runqi Tang1, *
1College of Art and Design, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, 100124, China
*Corresponding author. Email: 1327750947@qq.com
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Runqi Tang
Available Online 31 December 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-511-9_3How to use a DOI?
Keywords
“Thunderstorm”; Lu Dahai; Character Image Evolution
Abstract

Since its publication in 1934, “Thunderstorm” has generated considerable discussion, with both praise and criticism present. However, criticisms regarding the portrayal of its only eight characters primarily focus on Lu Dahai. This paper will explore how Lu Dahai, shaped by both the circumstances within and outside the play, as well as the ideological shifts of Cao Yu, emerges in the context of the narrative framework and external ideological influences, revealing the spirit of the era that can be manifested through his character.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Literature, Art and Human Development (ICLAHD 2025)
Series
Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
31 December 2025
ISBN
978-2-38476-511-9
ISSN
2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-511-9_3How to use a DOI?
Copyright
© 2025 The Author(s)
Open Access
Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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