論《金瓶梅詞話》中道德與情慾之流動－以「簾」之物象為考察中心

本文從《金瓶梅詞話》中「簾」之物象為中心開展討論，探究小說中高密度且反覆的出現的「簾子」，並不單純只是做為空間擺設中的靜物或道具，而是能與小說構成要素配合，承載著作者特殊情志，在小說敘事結構上有特殊作用的「關鍵意象」。簾子除了兼具實用與裝飾性，能在空間的固定位置中，起到屏蔽與美化的功用外；透過材質的不同與隔中有透的特性，以及人物相對位置的變化，也使得簾子在小說情節的安排、角色心理的推動上有更多發揮的空間。而作者屢屢在特定的橋段中置入有關於簾子的描述，也使其同時還具有「廉恥」意涵上的道德指涉。而此一象徵義幾乎貫穿了整部小說的敘事，提供我們思考「道德」與「情慾」之間，如何由「屏蔽」到「越界」，以及過渡時所具之曖昧模糊的「游移」性。簡而言之，「簾子」在《金瓶梅》中除了有本質、客觀意義上的功能性論述外，還另有文化與道德的引申義。本文期待藉由觀察《金瓶梅》中不斷複現的簾子，更深入剖析小說在角色塑造、人物心理與主題表達之間多層次的豐富意涵。

關鍵字

明代；金瓶梅；道德；情慾；簾子

並列摘要

This study focuses on the 'curtains' portrayed in Jin Ping Mei and their frequent appearance in the novel. The curtains herein are not merely static objects or props for spatial decoration; rather, combined with elements from the novel, the curtains carry the unique emotions expressed by the author and play the special role of a 'key image' in the narrative structure of the novel. The practical and decorative functions of curtains are useful for screening and beautifying spaces. Moreover, with the different materials and characteristics of the curtains as a transparent separation, and the change of the characters' relative position, the novel amplifies the influence of curtains on the arrangement of the plot and the changes of the characters' psychology. The author repeatedly placed the description of curtains in specific sections to suggest that the curtains contain moral references to the sense of shame, a symbolic meaning that penetrates the entire novel, and provided us with a reference to contemplate the transition from 'concealing oneself' to 'crossing the boundary' as the character wavers ambiguously between morality and lust. In short, the portrayal of curtains in the novel possesses an essential and objective functional discourse and extensions of cultural and moral connotations. This research intends to observe the recurring curtains in Jin Ping Mei to analyze the novel's multilevel and rich connotation of character creation, character psychology, and theme expression.