1、 Introduction

Since the 1920s, Western critics have focused their analysis of Keats' "Lamia" on Lamia's identity and attributes of good and evil. Scholars have different interpretations of Lamia's female identity and serpent like features, some believing that she is essentially human, while others believe that she is an evil serpent like woman. Critics usually judge Lamia's moral attributes based on her identity, but this logic is flawed and may lead to identity discrimination. Research suggests that Lamia's moral flaw lies not in her identity, but in her behavior, particularly her greed.

2、 Lamia and Apollonis

In depth analysis of the moral defects of the two main characters in Keats' "Lamia". Ramia's moral issues mainly manifest in two aspects: firstly, she betrayed the trusted fairy in the forest in order to obtain the opportunity to transform and approach Lysius, which shows her sinister intentions of resorting to any means necessary for her own selfish desires. Secondly, there are moral flaws in the relationship between Lamia and Lysius. She used a tactic of playing hard to lure Lysius, which was not based on equality and sincerity, but on using her own advantages to deceive the other party. Although some scholars believe that Lamia's behavior was a sacrifice for love, her selfish actions set the tone for the moral stance of the entire poem.

3、 Lysius

An in-depth analysis was conducted on the moral flaws of the character Lysius in Keats' "Lamia". Critics generally believe that Lucius is the embodiment of Keats, but contemporary commentary reveals his flaws more from the perspectives of personality, psychology, and ideology. Lysius was accused of committing the "Seven Deadly Sins", including arrogance, narcissism, jealousy, contempt for women, desire for power, debauchery, and laziness. He forcibly held a wedding to show off in front of the people of Corinth, demonstrating his vanity and arrogance. He was immersed in his imagined grand scene, ignoring Ramia's feelings, which reflected his narcissism and jealousy. His objectification of women and disregard for Lamia's pain exposed his contempt and violent tendencies towards women. His pursuit of power and frequent visits to places of wind and moon suggest that his life is promiscuous. His laziness and passivity led him to play the role of a "tool man" in the story, ultimately resulting in a tragic ending. These flaws not only reveal the moral issues of Lysius, but also reflect the complexity and impurity of his love for Lamia.

4、 Hermes and the Fairy of the Forest

Hermes embodies selfishness and self-interest in "Lamia", violating the laws of heaven and engaging in despicable transactions with Lamia. His behavior is the ultimate form of selfishness and self-interest. Although some scholars believe that his behavior stems from love, Hermes' actions reveal that power may be corrupted by selfish desires. Fairy Lin is usually sympathized with, but some scholars point out that her refusal to pursue other elves is not out of purity, but because it does not suit her taste. Her relationship with Lamia is one of mutual exploitation. She uses Lamia to protect herself, while Lamia uses her for personal gain. Hermes became the object of pursuit for the two, with the fairy in the forest seeing him as a way to enhance her status, while Lamia saw him as a source of happiness. In the end, the two appeared before Hermes, revealing that principles and morals may be abandoned in a world filled with self-interest and desire.

6、 Conclusion

Reviewed various academic interpretations of "La Mia", including the power of love, the separation between heaven and man, female perspectives, psychoanalysis, and new historicism. Pointing out the moral flaws of the characters in the poem, such as selfishness and self harm, as well as the selfish desires behind these flaws. The author believes that Keats aims to warn readers of the destructive power of personal desires on morality by depicting these morally flawed characters, even under the guise of love, ideals, and reputation, the greedy nature of human nature will be exposed.