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摘要本文认为,莫里哀的《骗子》与《以斯帖记》有许多共同之处。本文采用神话批判的理论视角,首先论证了这两种叙事都是通过一个相似的故事展开的,即一个恶棍对一个有权势的人的心理支配;恶棍编造的秘密阴谋;通过反阴谋发现;以及它的挫败。在这两起案件中,叛徒及其阴谋都是在一个类似的场景中被发现的,在这个场景中,两位受骗的赞助人都看到了他们以前的心腹对他们的妻子垂涎三尺。只有到那时,他们才意识到反派的阴谋:反派渴望与他们的妻子发生性关系,象征着他愿意篡夺他们赞助人的地位和资产。本文还对这两个人物进行了类比:Ahasuerus对应Orgon,Haman对应Tartuffe,Esther对应Elmire,Mordechai对应Cléante。最后,本文表明,这种平行性强调了该剧的政治维度,并解释了其Deus ex mechani及其与历史背景的相关性。
Molière’s Le Tartuffe Ou l’imposteur as Another Fictionalization of the Book of Esther
ABSTRACT This article argues that Molière’s Le Tartuffe ou l’imposteur has much in common with the biblical Book of Esther. Adopting the mythocritique theoretical perspective, the paper first demonstrates that both narratives unfold through a similar story featuring the psychological domination of a villain over a powerful man; the concoction of a secret plot by the villain; its discovery through a counter-plot; and its thwarting. In both cases, the traitors and their plots are discovered in a similar scene in which both deceived patrons see their former confidant lusting after their wives. Only then do they realize the extent of the villain’s plot: the villain’s desire to have sex with their wives symbolizes his willingness to usurp their patron’s position and assets. This paper also presents an analogy between the characters: Ahassuerus corresponds to Orgon, Haman to Tartuffe, Esther refers to Elmire, and Mordechai to Cléante. Finally, the paper shows that this parallel emphasizes the political dimension of the play and explains its Deus ex machina and its relevance to the historical context.