尤金·奥尼尔是美国戏剧史上具有划时代意义的剧作家,也是一位具有深刻悲剧意识的剧作家。他从小就有一种东方情结,对中国的文化和思想非常着迷,尤其是老庄的哲学思想。他将中国的文化和哲学思想融入其戏剧艺术创作之中。因此,其作品中的主题思想,主人公价值观和人生观及整个剧本的象征和情节结构等方面都烙上了东方的烙印。 Eugene O’Neal is an epoch-making playwright in the history of American theater and a playwright with a profound sense of tragedy. He had an oriental complex since childhood, fascinated by Chinese culture and thought, especially his philosophy. He incorporated Chinese culture and philosophy into his dramatic art. Therefore, the theme of his works, hero values ​​and outlook on life as well as the symbolic and plot structure of the entire script are branded with the Oriental brand.