本文參考原型理論和原型批評的觀點，嘗試從英雄神話的角度探討明末清初才子佳人小說敘事建構的原型模式。基本上，從以下三個層面進行分析：一、才子/英雄：文人的基本生命形式及其神話建構；二、邂逅神女：才子/英雄歷險的原型母題及其意涵；三、內在探索：才子/英雄神話作為個體化過程的原型模式。經研究發現，明末清初才子佳人小說之基本敘事邏輯，頗與英雄神話之結構形式相近。其文本主要以才子追尋佳人之冒險旅程為敘事主軸，在才子歷經諸多考驗、戰勝邪惡力量後，並通過科舉考試、功名及第，最終與佳人完成婚姻。在整體敘事表現上，一方面達成自我理想的追尋，另一方面則完成自我人格的探索。

　　　　　This paper adopts the opinions of archetypal theory and archetypal criticism, and discusses the cai-zi jia-ren novels during late Ming Dynasty and early Qing Dynasty from the point of view of the myth of hero. Basically, three aspects will be descussed: first, cai-zi(scholar)/hero: cai-zi's life style and myth; second, encountering the Goddess: the archetypal motif and meanings about the adventure of cai-zi/hero; third, inner exploration: the archetypal model and the process of individuation of the myth of cai-zi/hero. The studying result reveals that the basic narrative logic of cai-zi jia-ren novels matches the structure and narrative construction of the myth of hero. The narrative construction is composted of the adventure of cai-zi questing jia-ren(beauty). During the journey, cai-zi would combat many difficulties, and marry jia-ren. Finally, cai-zi would reach his quest of self ideal, and would fulfill his exploration of self personality.