本研究试图从格雷马斯的符号矩阵理论角度探讨《菊花》的主题,得到了如下基本认识:首先,矩阵中的四个义素分别是:利他主义、利己主义、自恋情结和理想主义;其次,四个义素相互联系,相互制约,贯穿了整篇小说;最后,运用矩阵符号分析文学作品可以使读者更好地把握作品主题,理解作品深层次含义。 This study attempts to explore the theme of “Chrysanthemum” from the perspective of Gramees’ theory of symbolic matrices and get the following basic understanding: Firstly, the four elements in the matrix are: altruism, egoism, narcissism and idealism; Secondly, the four meanings are interrelated and restricted, which runs through the whole novel. Finally, the use of matrix symbols to analyze literary works can make the readers better grasp the theme of the work and understand the deep meaning of the work.