本文引入社会学中有关“角色”的理论范畴 ,借以比较曹操与王熙凤形象的某些侧面 ,试图说明 :二者性格尽管都有某种程度的复杂性与流动性 ,但在典型形态上无疑有着本质的区别 ;如欲阐释古代小说典型形态的发展演变 ,必须迅速走出“失语”状态 ,重建话语体系 This paper introduces the theoretical category of “role” in sociology to compare some aspects of the images of Cao Cao and Wang Xifeng and tries to show that although both have some degree of complexity and mobility, their character is undoubtedly typical Essential difference; If we want to explain the development and evolution of the typical form of ancient novels, we must quickly get out of the “aphasia” state and rebuild the discourse system