On the Aesthetic Implication of the Image in Coal in the Furnace

The image of "coal in the furnace" has rich aesthetic implications: first, the burning of "coal in the furnace" symbolizes the poet's passion for sacrifice for the motherland; Secondly, the "heart like fire" under the black appearance of "coal in the furnace" symbolizes the humble status and great personality of the working people. "coal in the furnace" refers to both the "ego" and the "big ego"-the working people endorsed by the poet; Thirdly, the predecessor of "coal in the furnace" was originally a useful pillar. After being buried alive for many years, it finally "saw the light of day", symbolizing that the poet wanted to do something because he didn't want to live a mediocre life, and also symbolizing that the huge energy hidden among the working people to transform the world would be released. The image of "girl" implies that the poet's love for the motherland is as passionate as love, while the word "teenager" implies that the motherland was full of vitality in the May 4th Revolution. Guo Moruo said in Ten Years of Creation: "In my mind, China after the May 4th Movement is like a very young and enterprising girl. She is like my lover ... "Coal in the Furnace is a love song I gave her. This passage clearly illustrates the significance and role of metaphor in this poem. The image of "coal in the furnace" combines the characteristics of melting, the temperament of "I" and the spirit of the times in one furnace; Writing about the burning of "coal" is to express the passion of "I", the feelings of the people and the feelings of the times. Artistic form and lyrical thinking fit perfectly. From the perspective of composition, the first section summarizes the ambition of patriotism, the second section focuses on expressing patriotism, the third section focuses on the ambition of patriotism, and the last section and the first section overlap and echo each other, pushing the whole poem to a climax. In terms of format and rhythm, there are 5 lines in each section, and the syllables in each line are basically the same; One, three and five elements rhyme, and one rhyme goes to the end; And each paragraph begins to sing with a kind, gentle and affectionate call of "Ah, my girl", which makes the melody beautiful. Poetry rises and falls with the rhythm of poetry and has a long lasting appeal. Coal in the Furnace is a lyric poem full of nostalgia for the motherland. In the poet's own words: "China after the May Fourth Movement is like a smart and enterprising girl in my mind, and she is like my lover." This poem uses personification, confides in the "beloved" motherland with the style of "coal in the furnace", expresses the strong love for the motherland and the desire to die for the motherland. In the first section, the image of the poet is vividly on the paper. "I" am telling my dear motherland that my burning heart will never regret even if it turns to ashes. In the second season, "I" confessed to the motherland. Although my appearance is a little reckless, I have a "heart like fire" in my chest, hoping not to be rejected by my motherland. Then, write about the rebirth of "I": I was originally a pillar, but I couldn't play it because I was buried in the old system, and I felt wronged, depressed and hesitant. However, it was the pain of being buried alive that turned me into a glowing coal. So it is not enough to miss only, but also to have sincere dedication and sacrifice. At that time, "I" will give everything for my motherland. The ending and the beginning form a duet, which is the rallying point of the poet's patriotic feelings. This poem compares the motherland to a "girl", absorbs the essence of China's traditional poetry as a nutrient, inherits and develops the metaphor of beauty and vanilla in Qu Yuan's Lisao, which makes the artistic conception sweet and rich, and is convenient for expressing deep homesickness.