《离骚》因兼具叙事性与抒情性，抒情主人公的身份又暧昧不清，其表达方式长期以来难以定论，特别是在自传体和代言体的二分法上。但将视野放宽到战国的历史语境中，便可发现《离骚》情节的整体隐喻性质，从而将屈原本人与抒情主人公剥离，确定《离骚》为代言体。而抒情主人公则应为作者真实的自我与虚构的自我的统一。关于主人公的身份和性别，可以认为他是一个男性的巫师角色，他可以通过巫术通灵，进行“飞升”“求女”的活动。而“飞升”“求女”又隐喻着屈原现实生活中对知音和理想的求索。

Because of the narrative and lyrical nature of Li Sao, the identity of the lyrical protagonist is ambiguous, and its way of expression has been difficult to conclude for a long time, especially in the dichotomy of autobiography and endorsement. However, if we broaden our horizons to the historical context of the Warring States Period, we can discover the holistically metaphorical nature of the plot of Li Sao, thus separating Qu Yuan himself from the lyric protagonist and confirming Li Sao as the endorsement. And the lyrical protagonist should be the unity of the real self and the fictitious self. In terms of identity and gender, the protagonist is a character as a male wizard, who can use witchcraft to be psychic and carry out the activities of "ascending" and "seeking girls". Furthermore, "ascending" and "seeking girls" are metaphors of Qu Yuan's search for bosom friends and ideals in real life.