摘 要
于1816年完成的《劝导》是简·奥斯丁的最后一部小说。该小说与她人生中的其他五部小说比较起来,在创作上可谓是独树一帜,因为无论是在人物塑造上或是在叙事手法上它都更趋成熟和完美。为此,本文试图从性格和思想等角度出发,对《劝导》中的主要人物形象进行细微的分析,从而为读者解读该作品提供一个新的视角,帮助他们进一步领略奥斯丁创作的独特魅力和体会她内心丰富的创作思想以及帮助他们更好地掌握该作品在当代社会文化的背景下的重要启示意义。
关键词:《劝导》;简·奥斯丁;人物形象;分析
Abstract
Persuasion, completed in 1816, was the last novel by Jane Austen in her life. Compared with her otherr five novels, this novel can be thought of as unique in creation, because whether in characterization or the narrative techniques, it seems more mature and perfect. Therefore, in this thesis, the author attempts to give a subtle analysis to the main characters’ image in this novel from the perspective of their personalities and thoughts, offer a new perspective for the readers to interpret the novel, and help them to further appreciate Austin’s unique creating charm and feel her rich creating thought and finally help them to understand better the enlightenment significance of this work under the background of contemporary social culture.
Key words: Persuasion; Jane Austen; Character Image; Analysis
Contents
摘 要 ……………………………………………………………….i
Abstract …………………………………………….……….………..ii
Introduction……………………………………………………………..1
Chapter 1 A Generalization of the Author and the Novel..…………2
1.1 A Generalization of the Author………………………………….2
1.2 A Generalization of the Novel…………………….……………. 4
Chapter 2An Analysis on the Main Characters in Persuasion……6
2.1 An Analysis on Anne……………………………………………..6
2.2 An Analysis on Wentworth………………………………9
2.3 An Analysis on Walter Elliot……………….………………10
Chapter 3 The Influence of the Works and the Characters ………13
3.1 The Influence of Persuasion……………………………………..13
3.2 Anne’s Influence………………………………………………..15
3.3 Wentworth’s Influence……………………………………………..17
3.4 Walter Elliot’s Influence……………………………………………..19
Conclusion…………………….…………………………………21
Bibliography…………………………………..………………………23
Acknowledgements