Abstract: In the flood of antiJapanese literature and art, LAO She did not go with the flow, but paid attention to artistic thinking and exploration while resisting the patriotic propaganda of the enemy. So did his war dramas. Under the constant groping and hoeing, he presented the unique aspect of art, namely, the structure of culture, the rich artistic character and vivid characterization.This exploration has laid an important foundation for his future dramas maturity and classic emergence.

Key words: the AntiJapanese war drama, patriotic propaganda, artistic pursuit

摘要： 在抗战文艺的洪流中，老舍并没有随波逐流，而是在抗敌爱国宣传的同时注重艺术性的思考与探寻。他的抗战话剧就是如此，在老舍的不断摸索、磨砺下，初崭艺术独特性的一面——散文化的结构、浓郁的文艺性、“三笔两笔地画出个人来”。这份探寻为他日后话剧的臻于成熟和经典作品出现奠定了重要基础。

关键词: 抗战话剧, 爱国宣传, 艺术探寻