7.4 Summary
In light of the above-mentioned cognitive translation strategies of image-G actualization study,with a descriptive and expository analysis of specific cognitive translation strategies adopted in three well-known English translated versions of Jiangxue,this chapter conducts a contrastive study on the realization degree of images and image-G that arises from the application of cognitive translation strategies in these three versions.Both the general character and the individual character research are applied to lay a strong emphasis on evaluating the cross-language functional equivalence,the cross-cultural aesthetic equivalence and the artistic conception equivalence in image-G actualization between the original poem and three translated versions,consisting of the actualization of images,Gestalt attributes,language form,poetic rhythm and artistic conception.Based on the above analysis,the conclusion could be drawn as following.
The adoption of each cognitive translation strategy will be considered valid as long as it effectively tackles image-G actualization to realize aesthetic elements of images and Gestalt attributes of image-G of the original to the largest extent in specific translation cases.These cognitive translation strategies should be adopted to make up an organic organized whole that shares mutualistic symbiosis structure and only if they are harmonious integrated can image-G actualization be achieved in translated texts.The employment of these cognitive translation strategies should also serve for the balance of contextual situations of literary discourse itself manifested in translated texts,which should be taken into account by translators.By adopting proper cognitive translation strategies of image-G actualization,translators should devote every effort to realize both the aesthetic elements of images and Gestalt attributes of image-G of the original poetry.If this endeavor fails,the sensible option for translators is to omit the concrete image forms in TT and convey the artistic conception of image-G.In this way,target readers can share the similar cognitive experience as readers of the original poetry do.
The cognitive translation strategy translators choose to adopt should vary with their specific intended purpose of image-G actualization,their cultural attitudes and aesthetic inclination,the setting function of the target literary discourse and the specific contextual discourse of the original poem.To be specific,intended purpose of image-G actualization is the guiding principle determining the realistic options on cognitive translation strategies in the translation of classical Chinese poetry.It facilitates translators in acting as experts in their translation behaviour and wisely selecting appropriate translation strategies to successfully complete their translation assignment.Besides,translators’cultural attitudes and aesthetic inclination have an impact on their translation act and practical operation of image-G actualization.Then,image-G actualization operation decided by translators’choice also exerts influence on the realization degree of images and image-G as well as target readers'readership.In addition,the setting function of the target literary discourse and the specific contextual discourse of the original poetry function as the background reference for translators'comprehension of the original images and image-G.They are activated by translators as an access to the cognitive resources in their mind and practical operation of image-G actualization is carried out on the basis of background reference to make both aesthetic elements and Gestalt attributes manifested in translated texts could be matched or corresponded with the original poetry.
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