Emotional Communication and Dramatic Conflicts in Modern Huai Opera Performances: A Case Study of Xianglin’s Wife
Jingjing Wang, Supath Kookiattikoon
This paper explores tragic elements in Huai Opera, focusing on Xianglin's Wife. It analyzes how the opera conveys themes of suffering and injustice through costumes, vocal performance, music, and gestures using a semiotic framework. By examining these audio and visual signs, the study reveals the intricate systems of signs that communicate the characters’ emotional conflicts, including struggles with fate, nature, society, and oneself. Through this semiotic analysis, it highlights the emotional depth of the narrative and the universal human experiences it portrays, emphasizing the significance of Huai Opera as a powerful medium for storytelling and emotional expression.
Keywords: Huai Opera, Xianglin’s wife, Semiotic analysis, Emotional signs
