What was the main manifestation of the artistic method of censoring traditional Chinese novels with modern consciousness?
The artistic method of examining traditional Chinese novels with modern consciousness is mainly to emphasize the importance of plot and character creation, and to pay attention to and describe the historical, social and cultural background. The plots in traditional novels were often dull and lacked innovation, while the characters were simple and lacked depth. In contrast, modern people would pay more attention to the importance of plot and character creation when reviewing traditional Chinese novels. They believed that these were important factors to attract readers. At the same time, modern censors would also notice the attention and description of historical, social, and cultural backgrounds in traditional novels, believing that these were also important factors in enhancing the artistic value of novels. Therefore, the modern way of examining traditional Chinese novels is to emphasize the importance of plot and character creation, and to pay attention to the historical, social and cultural background.
