"Living image" is a concept in aesthetics. It is a harmonious and unified image. When talking about "living image", we need to understand one person first, which is Johann Christopher Friedrich von Schie Le. Schiller made a highly abstract summary of human nature, dividing human nature into two aspects of rationality and sensibility, and proposed that aesthetics comes from the role of two opposing basic human impulses, namely "formal impulse" and "perceptual impulse". The so-called "form impulse" can be understood as the rational side of man. People want to classify the unfamiliar world, give it a good name, and formalize it, that is, the impulse to organize the world of perception into a human form, which is initiative of. The "perceptual impulse" is embodied in people's desire to know the world and give meaning to the world, that is, the impulse to confirm human nature in the perceptual world is affected. These two impulses are opposed and are the two sides of the game. Schiller believes that the biggest tragedy in the development of civilization is that "formal impulse" suppresses "perceptual impulse", which has led to the split of modern humanity, the incompleteness of life and the dimness of sensibility. To solve this problem of human nature splitting, it is necessary to adjust the opposition between perceptual impulse and formal impulse with the third impulse-"play impulse", so as to rebuild "the image of a complete person." People want to be complete people, people who meet their desires, and free people, but in fact they are contradictory people, people who meet their goals, and people who are restrained. The "living image" embodies a dialectical "harmony" in a higher sense. If you want to know more about Schiller and his thoughts, you can read his "Aesthetic Education Letters."
"Black Cat" This comic has a typical "living image", that is, the protagonist Torre Hartnet's decorative gun "Hades", which conforms to the three characteristics of "living image", It is symbolic, rhetorical and characteristic. Next, I will explain from these three aspects.
1. Symbolic
"living image" is a symbol and generates aesthetic meaning in a symbol system. It has nothing to do with actual utility, but shows its charm in an aesthetic symbolic form. If Torre’s gun does not belong to him, it is just a gun. Only in the world of "Black Cat" can it become a "living image". If it is out of this world, it will not Have this "identity". In other systems, it may be a profit-making tool for arms dealers, or it may be a murder weapon used by murderers. Like other tools and murder weapons, it has no special meaning. Just as Mingyue may represent homesickness in Li Bai's pen, but in the eyes of astronomers, it may only be a satellite of the earth. There are three symbols that can represent the killer image of "black cat" in
comics: Roman numeral "ⅩⅢ" tattoo, black coat, black decorative gun "Hades". In the first episode, Torre, as a bounty hunter, wanted to help the chased old Harri Affleck go home to visit his relatives, but the old man was still killed by the hunter with insidious tricks. Lei revealed his decorative gun when he avenged the killer, and when the enemy saw the gun, he remembered the rumor in the underworld: The black decorative gun with the Roman numeral 13 engraved on it had assassinated too many people. People, symbolizing "ominous" and dominating the underworld, the legendary killer "Black Cat" said that he loved the gun. In the subsequent storyline, many people judged his identity by relying on the tattoo on his chest and his decorative gun. In Chapter 43 to Chapter 46, Udney put on a black coat and drew the number "13" on his arm to impersonate a "black cat" to borrow the reputation of "black cat" Work for yourself. It can be seen that these three have become symbols of "black cats". And one concept that runs through these three is "ominous", and then we will analyze them one by one.
is the first tattoo of the Roman numeral "ⅩⅢ". Torre originally belonged to the elite unit of "Kronos", "Guardians of Time", and members of them will have Roman numeral tattoos on different parts of their body. The Roman numerals we commonly use now are from one to twelve, which is exactly the opposite of the time on the dial, and thirteen is a number that is not on the dial, which also shows that Torre in this position is special. In addition, this number itself is taboo in the West, and Judas the Betrayer is the thirteenth person to participate in the "Last Supper". We can see the ominousness of this number. The 13th in the "Guardians of Time" mentioned in the comics has Torre and Kulide, and these two people have betrayed "Cronus". The meaning of "betrayal" contained in this number.
and then the black coat. When Torrey was a killer, he always wore a black coat to perform tasks, and when he became a bounty hunter, he no longer wears the original iconic clothes. But in the thirteenth chapter, Torre found his black coat when he went to see Coolid. Kulide once killed Saya Mizuki, and for Torre, Saya is a very important person. It can be said that without Saya, he would not make up his mind to choose the way of life he wants. From a cat bred by "Cronus" to an unfettered wild cat, it will not change from a killer to a bounty hunter. But Coolid killed this very important woman to Torre. This happened when Torre was still a "black cat", so Torre wanted to end him and Ku as a "black cat". The grudge between Lied. The black coat represents the side of the killer hidden in Torre, representing his past. In addition, in the sixty-sixth episode, Torre pretended to accept the commission of the little boy Tim to kill his father and enemy for him. Before the act, he also found a black coat. From this we can see that compared to tattoos and decorative guns, in Torre's mind, the black coat is a more clear representative of his assassin's identity.
is the black decorative gun "Hades". "Hades" is the name of Pluto in Greek mythology, and this name implies the ominousness of the gun itself. After Torre became the "Guardian of Time", he possessed his own weapon, which is a decorative gun with his exclusive number "ⅩⅢ" carved on the gun. Compared with the former two, the decorative gun is unique in that it is not only a symbol of the "black cat", but also a symbol that can represent the identity of a Torrey bounty hunter. After Torre became a bounty hunter, there were three symbolic symbols: a short blue coat, a bell tied around his neck, and a black decorative gun. The black decorative gun is a special item that links his status as a killer and a bounty hunter, and it has important meaning to him. Before he left "Cronos", the decorative gun was confiscated, but he chose to retake the decorative gun before leaving. At the end of the comic, during the battle between Torre and Coolid, the decorative gun broke. Torre did not choose to abandon it, but asked his companion to fix it. When his companion asked why he didn't take this opportunity to say goodbye to this gun and bid farewell to his history in "Cronos", he said: "The past is not for giving up. Everyone is the same. Since they are alive, You have to bear the past, so sooner or later, it’s important to bear the past and the present.” So in the end, the decorative gun is not only a symbol of killer status or bounty hunter status, but has become Torre Ha A symbol of Tnette himself.
2. The rhetorical
"living image" does not become a "living image" because of the vitality of innate life. It is a product of symbolic practice and an effect of rhetorical infection. "Rhetoric" does not only refer to the metaphors, personifications and other techniques in the literary works. It is the adjustments and various methods used in artistic creation to achieve a specific infectious effect.
"living image" can become a "living image", it must have completed its own mission, transcended objects and become an existence. And this kind of "completion" is sometimes a kind of self-destruction, it can no longer be used as an object, it has completely completed its mission, and sublimated itself in the process of being used. For the decorative gun, it has been damaged in the 183rd words. Torre used the "Blasting Electromagnetic Gun" in the battle with Coolid, using all its energy to launch the final blow, which caused the decorative gun to be unable to withstand the load and damaged. Although it was repaired later, it is no longer the original decorative gun. The muzzle of
finally decorated the muzzle burst, which can be said to be very shocking, and it shows Torre's determination to the extreme, and the achievement of this shocking effect is inextricably linked with rhetoric. If the decorative gun is just an ordinary gun, then this scene may not be so expressive. However, the manga has repeatedly emphasized the "strong" of decorative guns, which gives readers a hint that decorative guns are "indestructible". This emphasis has both positive and side effects.
From a positive point of view, Torre has used it to block bullets many times, and it has never been broken. When directly introducing the decorative gun "Hades", the author emphasized that this is the only weapon that can be fired continuously by Torre, which means that the general gun is not strong enough to withstand the astonishing speed of Torrey's continuous shooting. The decorative gun is made of the strongest and most resistantIt is made of Olihakon metal, which is strong enough to withstand Torre's rapid six combos. Olehakon is a legendary metal. The ancient Greek philosopher Plato mentioned this metal in his dialogue Critias. It was produced in Atlantis, so the composition and properties of Olehakon have always been One of the important topics of Atlantis research. Due to the citations of comics, games and literary works, Olihakon's legendary color is heavier, becoming "the strongest metal bestowed by the gods", with a strong fantasy. And the decorative gun is made of this dreamy metal, and it is named Hades, it is not a thing to think. In addition, its owner is also very strong, how can the strong team be easily defeated?
From the perspective of side performance, No. Ⅱ in "The Guardian of Time" in Chapter 26 said when he fought with the heat-powered Kyoko Kizaki: "The weapons that the Guardian possesses are all used in the world. It is made of the most durable and strongest metal'Olihacon', no matter what force it can't destroy it." In fact, his weapon did endure Kyoko's high temperature without being melted. In the one hundred and sixty-fifth chapter, NO. Ⅹ uses the feather "siren" woven by Olihakon's steel wire to block the bullets fired by the machine gun. Although these plots do not directly describe decorative guns, they also show the solidity of the materials made of decorative guns.
With these beddings, the damage of the decorative gun is extremely unusual. The "indestructible" gun would break, and it was not destroyed by the enemy, but failed to withstand the intensity of Torrey's shooting. In this contrast, the shock effect has been strengthened, and Torre's determination has also been expressed. This is the effect of rhetoric.
3. Characteristic
The so-called "characteristics", in Hegel's view, are "the individual signs that make up the essence", which is the kind of "appropriateness" in which the individual details in the artistic image highlight the content to be expressed. ". Therefore, "characteristic" refers to the richness, gestation and profoundness of the aesthetic image. Specifically, "characteristic" is expressed as: "living image" is visible and tangible. Concrete things; it has more individual characteristics than common concrete things, and it often embodies the creator’s value pursuit; although it is concrete, individual, and unique, it is different from abstract concepts and meanings, but there is always It reflects some social and cultural concepts and meanings. From the perspective of
combined with "Black Cat", there is no doubt that the decorative gun is a specific sensible object. Comparing it with other weapons, it is what the author wants to express specifically . It’s special not only in its unique shape or special materials, but also in its owner. Many people use guns in the comics, but Torre’s marksmanship is particularly prominent. In Chapter 36, he even shot. Shot down a bullet flying in the air with a bullet.
makes us feel suspicious, maybe it embodies the author’s value pursuit, whether it can reflect the concept and meaning of society and culture. Speaking of "gun", we may Think of violence, think of war, think of killing. And is the decorative gun still a representative of violence in Torres' hands? Yes, when Torres was still a killer, this gun was as ominous as the name "Black Cat" It means that it is a tool to kill. NO. Ⅰ Sefilia said when he handed the decorative gun to Torre: “Weapons can bring people powerful strength, but at the same time they also hide their inner craziness and loss. Your own danger, in order not to let yourself get lost, the most important thing is what you think. Why do you use a gun? For what, and for whom? Don't forget these principles. "The significance of the
decorative gun lies in this. After Torre became a bounty hunter, he shot to protect people. He has the ability to kill targets, but try to arrest them without killing them. Tore. Ray respects life. He shot down the bullets that hit it when facing a fierce dinosaur. This was to protect the dinosaur and the person who shot it. In the end, he defeated Kulide but did not kill it. He. This is a kind of redemption, a kind of tolerance, a kind of forgiveness. Torre did not come to this point directly. Before that, he also thought about killing Kurid to avenge Mizuki Saya, but In the end, he forgave Kulide. This kind of "forgiveness" is condensed in the decorative gun, making it characteristic. The destruction of the gun as a weapon implies that violence is abandoned, so the decorative gun becomes a kind of In the “living image”, its violent elements have been weakened, and what remains is Torre’sThe feeling of wanting to help others and the yearning for freedom, it is already a beautiful image.
In summary, the decorative gun has the three characteristics of "living image" and is a typical "living image"
