Wild Man: A Contemporary Chinese Spoken Drama

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Chinese spoken drama is influenced by the events and changes happening in

contemporary Chinese society. The playwrights operate in cultural settings. Their attires have

cultural relevance. The actions of the dramatists depict the things happening in their day-to-day

environment. For example, Gao Xingjian in Wild Man dramatizes scenes that communicate

Chinese concerns. It is inspired by way of life rather than Western values. This is despite Gao

having spent considerable time in the Western world. More importantly, Wild Man uses Chinese

theatrical styles. He incorporates some modern theatrical techniques. Chinese spoken drama

depicts Chinese traditional culture.

Concepts

Chinese Mythology

Chinese mythology is very influential. It helps to promote respect for certain aspects of

Chinese society. Subsequently, it helps to maintain various Chinese cultural standards.

According to mythology, regular people can be heroes. Chinese people interact with the heroes

with a lot of reverence (Xingjian and Roubicek 186). Some Chinese mythologies concern the

spiritual world. The spirits are very powerful. They influence what happens in the natural

environment. In Chinese mythology, the people who speak with the spirits on behalf of others

are heroes (Xingjian and Roubicek 186). They deserve respect. Unfortunately, there are people

who carry out practices that are contrary to Chinese mythology. Wild Man demonstrates how

people are increasingly lacking respect for Chinese mythology. This leads to considerable social