Analysis of the image and symbolic meaning of lilacs in Du Fu's "Ode to Lilacs"

1. Analysis:

1. The image is: willing to work hard for the ideal cause, without hesitation, positive and strong image

2. Symbolic meaning: To support things Ambition embodies the noble feelings of the poet, symbolizing the poet himself (or such a benevolent person) who is strong and soft, sticks to himself, and achieves his ideal.

2. The original text of "Ode to Lilac":

Jiangtou Four Ode to Lilac

Lilacs are weak and have tangled branches. The leaves are thin with floating hairs, and the flowers are sparse and plain.

After being deeply planted in Xiaozhai, the common people are close to the secluded people. If you fall into the orchids and musk deer at night, no one will think about you.

3. Analysis:

This is a five-character poem about things. Lilac is named after its flower tube as slender as a ding and its rich fragrance. It is divided into two types: purple and white. Bright and white floral scent. This song is about white lilac.

Because it is a Ming chant, the first couplet describes a panoramic view of lilacs in full bloom. The flowers are small and lush, and the twigs are tangled. The two words "weak" and "tangled" are very different in sense of strength, which highlights that although the lilac flower is beautiful, it still blooms vigorously, like brocade and clouds. The angle from which the whole poem describes lilac is made clear from the very beginning.

The chin couplet continues the above, and continues to be clearly written, with neat contrasts. Jingtou moves from the panorama to the details. It describes the tiny leaves of lilac flowers with slight fluff, and each small white flower is so delicate and charming. These two sentences not only make the image of lilac more three-dimensional but also give the picture of the poem a sense of hierarchy. At this point, lilac has become like a girl in a white dress with "duck-colored sideburns", elegant, soft, beautiful and moving.

The neck couplet is transcribed to express feelings from the scenery. Use the words "deep" and "small" to write that although the lilac flower is beautiful, it is not ostentatious and only hopes to be accompanied by quiet and comfortable people. This sentence transcends the form of lilac and shows the unique harmony and sentiment of lilac in terms of temperament. The emotion of the poem also changes from light to deep.

The tail couplet goes deeper into the heart of the lilac flower. No matter how small the flower is and how weak the power is, it should still be as fragrant as an orchid, without thinking that one day it will turn into powder and wither.

This poem was written when Du Fu was wandering around in his later years. After experiencing various hardships, he did not give up his personality or change his attitude towards life. When the poet saw the lilacs, he thought of himself. Although his strength is weak, he must stick to his ideals. No matter whether there is hope or not, no matter whether there will be no recovery, there is no hesitation or choice, just do what you should do.

The last couplet is the poetic eye of the whole poem. "Blue birds do not carry foreign messages, and lilacs knot in the sky and are sad in the rain." "Plantains do not show their lilac knots, and they are sad in the spring breeze." It can be seen that lilacs in ancient poems are mostly symbols of separation and resentment, but in the eyes of the author, lilacs But there is no such childish sadness. He wrote about Lilac and then branched off from Lilac. His emotions were not lingering but almost decisive. It expressed the noble feelings of the poet and fully demonstrated the profound and broad artistic characteristics of Du's poems.