The Influence of Christian Culture on Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature—A Textual Analysis Based on Cao Yu's "Thunderstorm"

Abstract

With the introduction of Western learning to China, modern Chinese literature has undergone great transformation. The influence of Christian culture on contemporary Chinese writers has been increasing, and the spiritual essence of Christianity has profoundly shaped the value system in modern Chinese literature. Cao Yu, being one of the distinguished authors deeply impacted by Christianity, exhibits a strong religious inclination and a profound awareness of the God in his early ideological thoughts and playwriting. His renowned work, "Thunderstorm," presents several significant Christian themes, imbued with a rich tapestry of Christian implication, thus becoming a compelling testament to the influence of Christian culture on modern Chinese literature.