Modelling Characters

Wang Zengqi’s literary creation was deeply influenced by Lu Xun. Because Wang Zengqi attached great importance to the language of literary creation and discussed Lu Xun’s language many times in his literary theory, Lu Xun’s influence on Wang Zengqi has been often studied from the point view of language. This paper, however, holds that characterization of Lu Xun has more profound influences on Wang Zengqi’s literary creation. This kind of influence is reflected not only on the image of monks and the reconstruction of ancient images, but also on the literary ideas and creative techniques of characterization. Wang Zengqi was deeply influenced by Lu Xun, but was selectively influenced. Wang Zengqi’s success undoubtedly provides beneficial literary experience for contemporary literature.