This study is to analyze the two wuxia (fantasy martial arts) films, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Swordsman II in terms of Jung"s notions of the anima and individuation. The main role of the anima is to lead the ego to the Self for individuation. The contrary aspects of individuation through t...
This study is to analyze the two wuxia (fantasy martial arts) films, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Swordsman II in terms of Jung"s notions of the anima and individuation. The main role of the anima is to lead the ego to the Self for individuation. The contrary aspects of individuation through the anima are illustrated in the two films. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon depicts how the hero"s individuation process is thwarted as he fails to perceive his anima. On the other hand, Swordsman II shows how the hero successfully unites his anima, and so gets nearer to spiritual transformation In Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Li Mu Bai, the legendary swordman, is confronted by two women, each of whom symbolizes opposite sides of his anima. The positive side of the anima is represented by Shu Lien. She tries to help him out of trouble and aid him to realize his individuation. The negative side is illustrated by Xiou Long. She retards Li Mu Bai"s process of individuation. His tragic end comes when he gets overwhelmed by the fatal power of the negative anima. Unlike Li Mu Bai, Ling Wu Chung, the hero of Swordsman II, shows the process of individuation through recognizing his anima. His anima is represented by Dong Fang Bu Bai, Asia the Invincible. At first Dong Fang Bu Bai displays both negative and positive aspects of anima. Dong Fang Bu Bai appears as a menacing enemy in one scene, and reappears as a luring beauty in the next. However, as they continue to meet, Dong Fang Bu Bai gradually turns into an ideal anima who leads Ling Wu Chung"s ego into his Self. In the last fight Dong Fang Bu Bai sacrifices herself to save Ling Wu Chung, so that Ling Wu Chung finally succeeds in escaping his country. Wuxia films seem to contain a lot of interesting symbols of archetypes and individuation. This study presents some examples of those symbols. Analyzing wuxia films in terms of anima and individuation reveals the fact that wuxia films have layers of deep meanings which lead viewers into the mysterious world of the human psyche.
This study is to analyze the two wuxia (fantasy martial arts) films, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Swordsman II in terms of Jung"s notions of the anima and individuation. The main role of the anima is to lead the ego to the Self for individuation. The contrary aspects of individuation through the anima are illustrated in the two films. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon depicts how the hero"s individuation process is thwarted as he fails to perceive his anima. On the other hand, Swordsman II shows how the hero successfully unites his anima, and so gets nearer to spiritual transformation In Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Li Mu Bai, the legendary swordman, is confronted by two women, each of whom symbolizes opposite sides of his anima. The positive side of the anima is represented by Shu Lien. She tries to help him out of trouble and aid him to realize his individuation. The negative side is illustrated by Xiou Long. She retards Li Mu Bai"s process of individuation. His tragic end comes when he gets overwhelmed by the fatal power of the negative anima. Unlike Li Mu Bai, Ling Wu Chung, the hero of Swordsman II, shows the process of individuation through recognizing his anima. His anima is represented by Dong Fang Bu Bai, Asia the Invincible. At first Dong Fang Bu Bai displays both negative and positive aspects of anima. Dong Fang Bu Bai appears as a menacing enemy in one scene, and reappears as a luring beauty in the next. However, as they continue to meet, Dong Fang Bu Bai gradually turns into an ideal anima who leads Ling Wu Chung"s ego into his Self. In the last fight Dong Fang Bu Bai sacrifices herself to save Ling Wu Chung, so that Ling Wu Chung finally succeeds in escaping his country. Wuxia films seem to contain a lot of interesting symbols of archetypes and individuation. This study presents some examples of those symbols. Analyzing wuxia films in terms of anima and individuation reveals the fact that wuxia films have layers of deep meanings which lead viewers into the mysterious world of the human psyche.
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