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Moby-Dick

Moby-DickHerman Melville's "Moby-Dick" stands as an epic voyage into the heart of human obsession, the unfathomable depths of the ocean, and the existential quest for meaning. Published in 1851, this American classic is a multifaceted exploration of the human condition, blending elements of adventure, philosophy, and symbolism in a narrative that transcends its seafaring setting.At its surface, "Moby-Dick" is the tale of Captain Ahab's relentless pursuit of the elusive white whale, Moby Dick, who had previously maimed the captain. However, Melville weaves a tapestry that extends far beyond a simple revenge narrative. The novel is a philosophical odyssey that delves into the complexities of fate, the nature of good and evil, and the profound isolation inherent in the human experience.One of the novel's central themes is the exploration of the destructive force of obsession. Captain Ahab's monomaniacal quest for revenge against Moby Dick becomes a powerful metaphor for the all-consuming nature of human desires and the perilous consequences of unchecked ambition. Ahab's single-minded pursuit not only endangers the crew of the Pequod but also underscores the potential for self-destruction when one succumbs to the abyss of obsessive fixation.Melville's narrative style adds depth to the exploration of obsession, employing various literary techniques to evoke a sense of cosmicsignificance. The novel incorporates a range of genres, from adventure and philosophy to encyclopedic detail on whaling practices and marine biology. This amalgamation of styles creates a rich and immersive experience, mirroring the vastness and complexity of the sea itself.The character of Ishmael, the novel's narrator, serves as a literary device that allows readers to witness Ahab's obsession from a more detached perspective. Ishmael's reflective and philosophical musings provide insight into the deeper dimensions of the narrative, offering readers a lens through which to explore the existential questions posed by Ahab's quest and the enigmatic nature of the ocean."Moby-Dick" is also a symbolic exploration of the eternal struggle between man and nature. The white whale, Moby Dick, embodies the primal force of the natural world, indifferent to the desires and aspirations of humankind. Ahab's quest becomes a symbolic confrontation with the unknowable and uncontrollable forces that govern existence. The novel's depiction of the sea as both a source of life and a realm of peril reflects the timeless tension between human ambition and the vast, indifferent expanse of nature.Furthermore, Melville incorporates a rich tapestry of symbolism throughout the novel. The white whale, often seen as a symbol of the unknowable and transcendent, takes on various interpretations. Some view Moby Dick as a representation of the divine, an inscrutable forcethat eludes human understanding. Others see the whale as a manifestation of the existential void, an enigma that defies attempts to rationalize or control the mysteries of existence.The Pequod itself becomes a microcosm of society, with its diverse crew representing the complex tapestry of humanity. The multicultural makeup of the crew reflects Melville's exploration of diversity and the inherent tensions that arise when individuals from different backgrounds coexist in close quarters. This dynamic mirrors the broader societal challenges faced by 19th-century America, grappling with issues of race, class, and identity.Melville's narrative also explores the theme of isolation, both physical and existential. The vastness of the ocean becomes a metaphor for the isolation inherent in the human condition, highlighting the individual's struggle to find meaning and connection in a seemingly indifferent universe. The characters on the Pequod grapple with their own personal isolation, reflecting the broader human quest for purpose and understanding amid the vastness of existence."Moby-Dick" is a literary masterpiece that continues to resonate with readers, transcending its 19th-century origins to offer profound insights into the human condition. Melville's exploration of obsession, the struggle between man and nature, and the existential quest for meaning elevates the novel beyond its seafaring setting. Through itsrich symbolism, diverse characters, and philosophical depth, "Moby-Dick" invites readers on a timeless journey into the heart of the unknown, encouraging reflection on the complexities of human nature and the enduring mysteries of the universe.。

Herman Melville——Moby Dick《白鲸》

Meeting Hawthorne in the summer of 1850 Influenced by his black vision, he revised Moby 1）Life Dick and dedicated it to Hawthorne. will never rest he gets hold of a definite He was“He a novelist, anuntil essayist, a short story belief. It is strange how he persists… He can writer and a poet. He was called as‖Master of neither believe, nor be comfortable in his Philosophical His sea experiences and disbelief; Allegory‖ and he is too honest and courageous not to try to do one or the other… adventures He has a very furnished him with Three things which deserve mentioned: high and noble nature.” abundant material

Man cannot influence and overcome nature at its source. Once he attempts to seek power over nature, he is doomed. The idea that man can make the world for himself is nothing but a transcendentalist folly. Melville never seems able to say an affirmative yes to life: his attitude of ―Everlasting Nay‖ . The loss of faith and the sense of futility and meaninglessness were expressed in Melville‘s works.

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Themes

Revenge
•Man and the Natural World
•Alienation & Isolation
Alienation exists between man and man, man and society, and man and nature. Ahab cuts himself off from his family, stays away from his crew, hates Moby Dick and becomes a devil rushing to his doom.He was within “the masoned, walled town of a captian’s exclusiveness”,which leads him to his doom.
Symbols
Queequeg’s Coffin:life and death
a.built when Queequeg is seriously ill
b.but when he recovers, it becomes a chest to hold his belongings and an emblem of his will to live. He perpetuates the knowledge tattooed on his body by carving it onto the coffin’s lid. c. When the Pequod sinks, the coffin becomes Ishmael’s buoy, saving not only his life but the life of the narrative that he will pass on.

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Herman Melville (1819 - 1891)Herman Melville (1819-1891) was born in New York City in 1819. His parents were of middle-class family background. Because of unwise investment, his father went bankrupt, and then went mad and died in 1832 when Melville was 13, leaving the family with large debts. Melville dropped out of school shortly after his father's death and went to work at the age of 15 in a variety of trades, a bank clerk, a salesman, a farmhand, a school teacher and in 1839 he decided to become a seaman, first signed on to a merchant ship that was going from Boston to Liverpool, England, and then in 1841 signed on for a long whaling journey to the South Seas. Melville did not find the sea life pleasant, for he saw much of injustice that occurred aboard the ship. After a year and a half at sea, Melville and a friend deserted their ship in a Pacific island. But they were captured by Typees, a Polynesian cannibal tribe. They stayed with cannibals for some time and then escaped separately. Melville returned home in 1844. His life at sea proved to be very important for Melville. He once said that a whaling ship and the extensive reading he did while he was at sea was his Yale and Harvard.Melville’s early works are basically a reflection of his varied life experiences. Therefore, it will be difficult to understand his works without knowing his life story. The world in Melville’s fiction mirrors the world he saw—defined by the rough seas and widespread evil. Anyone who boards his ships should have lost innocence already and should expect the unexpected. What he can count on are love of brotherhood, which is in keeping with Melville’s social vision. In many of Melville’s works, we can see another characteristic of Melville’s works, that is, his universe is the single-sex universe, all males and no females.Appreciation of Moby-DickMelville is best known as the author of one book, Moby-Dick, which is one of the world's greatest masterpieces. It is an encyclopedia of everything, history, philosophy, religion, etc. in addition to a detailed account of the operations of the whaling industry. But it is first a Shakespearean tragedy of man fighting against an overwhelming force in a hostile environment. It is a symbolic voyage of the mind in quest of the truth and knowledge of the universe, a spiritual exploration into man's deep reality and psychology. Whaling is a perfect metaphor for the pursuit of knowledge.Stylea. The use of allegory and symbolismInstead of putting the battle between Ahab and the whale into a simple statement of facts, Melville uses a lot of symbols and expresses rich allegorical meanings.For example, the crew members on the Pequod are made up of the white, red, black, yellow, and brown races. It is a microcosmic微观世界的, 微观的presentation of multicultural society of the United States, or even of the whole human society. The voyage to discover Moby Dick becomes a search for truth or the ultimate force governing the cosmos. The whaler, which represents human society, is defeated by Moby Dick, which represents nature. This tragic defeat suggests that by no means can human society be compared to nature.b. The production of the first American prose epic. An epic is generally a long poem on an important theme. Although the book is presented in the form of a novel, at times it seems like a prose poem. (这部表面看似杂乱无章、结构松散的皇皇巨著被冠以各种形式的名字:游记、航海故事、寓言、捕鲸传说、有关鲸鱼与捕鲸业的百科全书、美国史诗、莎士比亚式的悲剧、抒情散文长诗、塞万提斯式的浪漫体小说)c. LanguageDifferent levels of language use and styles may confuse the readers at first, but they turn the whole book into a symphony with all musical instruments going on to form a melody.Moby-Dick is Melville’s most famous novel. Just like Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter, Moby-Dick is highly ambiguous.Critics understand it in strikingly different ways.First, it can be understand as a tragedy of man fighting against an overwhelming force in an indifferent and even hostile environment. Thus, Captain Ahab亚哈is a hero who dares to fight though he failed at last.Secondly, it can be understood as a bitter satire on Transcendentalism’s emphasis on self-reliance. Captain Ahab believes in his own power too much and thus he is doomed to fail, because human’s power is limited and there is a mysterious thing exists in the universe which controls man’s life and cannot be understood by human being.Thirdly, it also can be understood as a tragedy of Ahab because of his blasphemy亵渎神明的行为, which causes the death of him and all his crew except Ishmael. Therefore, Ahab is the symbol of evil, while Moby Dick is the symbol of God or some supernatural power.Lastly, nowadays some people think that the story means man should protect the nature otherwise man will be punished as those whalers in the story were punished by the whale.In my personal opinion, I believe the third understanding is more reasonable. Hereafter, I will give you an explanation in the light of the third understanding.The Biblical and historical references of the names in Moby-DickIn Moby-Dick, All the names, including those of the members of the Pequod's crew and the names of all the ships, are carefully chosen. They are either biblical in origin or have some other historical references. Therefore, an analysis of some major names will help us greatly to understand the themes of the novel.Ishmael以实玛利：亚伯拉罕之子，在以撒出生后被弃。

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Herman Melville 梅尔维尔 (1819—1891)
赫尔曼· 梅尔维尔

赫尔曼· 梅尔维尔（Herman Melville, 1819年8月1日—1891年9月28日），美国小说家、散文家和诗人。由于家境不好，做过农夫、职员、教师、水手、海军等职务，后来成为小说家，他以其海上经历为事实依据写成其寓言杰作《白鲸记》（1851年），这部小说被认为是美国最伟大的小说之一。
Melville’s Major Works
Moby-Dick
« 白鲸» ，« 莫比•狄克»
an encyclopedia of everything history, philosophy, a Shakespearean religion, the tragedy of man whaling fighting against industry fates
Melville’s Major Works
from his adventures Typee «泰皮» among the people 2) Omoo « 欧穆» of the South Pacific islands 3) Mardi « 玛地» an account of his voyage to 4) Redburn « 雷得本» England 5) White Jacket « 白外衣»
Themes of Moby Dick
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Melville's bleak view (negative attitude): the sense of futility and meaninglessness of the world. His attitude to life is “Everlasting Nay” Man in this universe lives a meaningless and futile life, meaningless because futile. Man cannot overcome nature. Once he attempts to seek power over it he is doomed.

白鲸Moby Dick作品分析

Moby Dick
Type of work:symbolic work
First publication:1851
Setting:Most of the book takes place on various oceans,such as the Atlantic,the Indian,and the Pacific,in the early to mid 1800’s.However,a good deal of the first part of the novel takes place in New England inside and around Nantucket.
Symbolism
The land The sea The Pequod The voyage Ahab Ahab's Pipe Starbuck The Doubloon Queequeg's Coffin Moby Dick
Land:a symbol f safety
Sea:a symbol of adventure and danger
Moby Dick (1851)
—— Herman Melville
About The Author
Herman Melville（1819—1891） was an American novelist,short story writer,essayist,and poet.
Although Melville has been regarded throughout most of the twentieth century as one of America’s most powerful literary artists,particularly for his masterpiece Moby-Dick,he was largely unrecognized in his lifetime.

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The whale eventually destroys the whaleboats and crew, and sinks the Pequod.
• revenge:
one of the Captain Ahab's legs was torn off by Moby Dick
Captain Ahab revenge the white whale
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Writing Background Brief of Moby Dick The themes Symdolism in the book The names from Bible
a, Travels in the Pacific (1841-1845)
In 1841, he became a seaman on the whaling ship. In the next 4 years, he went to many places in the world with the whaling ship, greatly widened horizon.
b, In the 19 century, it is the gold age for
hunting whales in the US. So, in that time,products that made by the whales are very popular.
The brief of Mo源自y Dick• Ishmael: the abandoned person • Ahab: a ambitious,brave King • Leviathan: a monster in the sea,it symbolizes evil. The names from Bible will help the reader better understand the charactors.

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Ishmael • Ishmael enters the story as a social outcast, reminding us biblically of Abraham’s illegitimate son who is disinherited and cast out of the palace. During the voyage, he gets to know all kinds of people and builds up a friendship with Queequeg. • The warmth and love he gets from Queequeg is humanizing in his ruthless hunt for whales. • In the end, he is saved by Queequeg’s coffin, symbolizing a restoration to humanity.
Moby Dick
(1819Herman Melville (1819-1891)
Received recognition until the 1920s “He has a very high and noble nature”
Melville’s Major Works
1)Typee «泰皮泰皮» 泰皮 2) Omoo «欧穆欧穆» 欧穆 3) Mardi «玛地玛地» 玛地 4) Redburn «雷得本» «雷得本» 雷得本 5) White Jacket «白外衣白外衣» 白外衣 6) Pierre «皮埃尔皮埃尔» 皮埃尔 7) Billy Budd 《比利巴德》(a sign that he had 比利•巴德巴德》 resolved his quarrel with God) • 8)Clarel 《克拉莱尔》( a poem) 克拉莱尔》 • 9) Moby-Dick «白鲸，«莫比•狄克白鲸»，莫比狄克» 白鲸 • • • • • • •

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White Whale白鲸
Sperm Whale 抹香鲸（Moby Dick）
A white Sperm Whale
Land : a symbol of safety Sea : adventure and danger The Pequod: doom
a.It named after a Native American tribe in Massachusetts. b.It did not long survive. c.It was painted gloomy black and covered in whale teeth and bones. d.It likes a primitive coffin.
Name is from the first son of Abraham (from The Bible). He is a school teacher and part-time sailor; a Presbyterian, like Melville, he objects Calvinistic thinking tempered by his background in literature and philosophy. He discusses such issues as free will, predestination, necessity, and damnation. He is the sole survivor of the Pequod.
Themes

Revenge
•Man and the Natural World •Alienation & Isolation •Rejection & Quest •The Sense of Futility & Meaninglessness

Moby Dick

Moby DickMoby-Dick, also known as The Whale, is a novel first published in 1851 by American author Herman Melville. Moby-Dick is widely considered to be a Great American Novel and a treasure of world literature. The story tells the adventures of the wandering sailor Ishmael, and his voyage on the whaleship Pequod, commanded by Captain Ahab. Ishmael soon learns that Ahab seeks one specific whale: Moby Dick, a ferocious, enigmatic white whale. In a previous encounter, the whale destroyed Ahab's boat and bit off his leg. Ahab intends to take revenge.In Moby-Dick, Melville employs stylized language, symbolism, and metaphor to explore numerous complex themes. Through the main character's journey, the concepts of class and social status, good and evil, and the existence of gods are all examined as Ishmael speculates upon his personal beliefs and his place in the universe. The narrator's reflections, along with his descriptions of a sailor's life aboard a whaling ship, are woven into the narrative along with Shakespearean literary devices such as stage directions, extended soliloquies, and asides. The book portrays insecurity that is still seen today when it comes to non-human beings along with the belief that these beings understand and act like humans. The story is based on the actual events around the whaleship Essex, which was attacked by a whale while at sea and sank.Although the narrator sees insanity in Ahab, Melville’s emotional sympathy is with the deficient Ahab. He begins with a noble intention to crush evil, but in taking this to the extreme, he becomes evil himself. He is destroyed by his consuming desire to root out evil. Moby Dick is a symbol to represent cruel, brutal, malicious powers of nature. Nature is capable of destroying the human world. Nature threatens humanity & thus calls out the heroic powers of the human beings. So the power of the universe is both of blessing and curse. In this way, the author constructs a complicated statement about American view of nature.There is symbolism in the book. The V oyage itself is a metaphor for "search and discovery, the search for the ultimate truth of experience." The Pequod is the ship of the American soul, and the endeavor of its crew represents "the maniacal fanaticism of our white mental consciousness". By far the most conspicuous symbol in the book is, of course, Moby Dick. The white whale is capable of many interpretations. It is a symbol of evil to some, readers of goodness to others, and of both to still others. He is "paradoxically benign and malevolent, nourishing and destructive," "massive, brutal, monolithic, but at the same time protean, erotically beautiful, infinitely variable." Its whiteness is a paradoxical color, too, signifying as it does death and corruption as well as purity, innocence, and youth. It represents the final mystery of the universe which man will do well to desist from pursuing. As Ahab and his crew do not leave it alone, it is only natural that they get drowned.。

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Man28.论《一个干净明亮的地方》的写作技巧On the Techniques of A Clean,Well-Lighted Place29.托妮•莫里森笔下的微笑意象The Smile Image in Toni Morison’s Writing30.成长的艰辛—《麦田里的守望者》的主题分析Difficulties in Growing Up: A Thematic Analysis of The Catcher in the Rye31.《小镇畸人》中的怪人形象The Image of Grotesques in Winesburg, Ohio32.《赫索格》的艺术表现手法Techniques of Artistic Expression in Herzog33.浅谈纳博科夫的《洛丽塔》中的病态心理On Insanity in Lolita by Nabokov34.《汤姆叔叔的小屋》中女性意识力量The Female Consciousness in Uncle Tom's Cabin35.论《愤怒的葡萄》中体现的《圣经》元素On the Elements of the Bible in the Grapes of Wrath36.书信体叙述模式在《紫色》中的运用The Epistolary Narration in The Color Purple37.托尼莫里森作品中人物名字的意义The Meaning of Names in Toni Morisson's Novels38.论小说《在路上》中垮掉的一代A Survey on the Beat Generation from On the Road39.论《永别了,武器》中的悲剧策略Analysis on the Tragic Strategy of A Farewell to Arms The Tragic Spirit in Death of a Salesman40.孤独与失落的守望—析《麦田里的守望者》Waiting in Perplexity and Degradation ——Analysis of The Catcher in The Rye41.论海明威《一个干净明亮的地方》中的虚无主义The Analysis on Nihilism in Hemingway’s Short Story A Clean, Well-lighted Place42.试析《哈克贝利•费恩历险记》中的人性刻画On the Humanity Reflected in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn43.唐人街文化分析——以水仙花与朱路易作品为例Analysis of Chinatown Culture—Taking the Works of Sui Sin Far and Louis Chu as the Example44.意象派诗歌中东方审美因素的分析On the Analysis of Oriental Aesthetic Elements in the Imagist Poetry45.《这个杀手不太冷》的主人公性格分析Character Analysis of “LEON”46.论马丁•伊登和杰伊•盖茨比的比较研究A Comparative Study between Martin Eden and Jay Gatesby47.浅析《鸡蛋的胜利》中运用象征手法表现美国梦On the American Dream Expressed by Symbolism by The Triumph of the Egg48.从《教父》看两代人不同的家庭观The Discrepancy of Family Values between Two Generations in The Godfather49.《推销员之死》中的矛盾与冲突Conflict and Contradiction— On Death of a Salesman50.论霍桑作品中的象征手法----以《年轻人古德曼•布朗》为例On the Symbolism in Hawthorne's Works---taking Young Goodman Brown as a example 51.浅谈《厄舍古屋的倒塌》的叙事视角On the Narrative Point of View in The Fall of the House of Usher52.论《厄舍古屋倒塌》中的哥特元素On Gothic Elements in “The Fall of the House of Usher”53.解析《第二十二条军规》中的黑色幽默On the Black Humor in Catch-2254.论《所罗门之歌》的主题55.论《推销员之死》的悲剧观56.从休斯到莫里森浅析美国黑人文学的嬗变57.浅析爱伦•坡的侦探小说58.浅析《汤姆叔叔的小屋》主人公性格59.《嚎叫》——垮掉的一代的预言60.从愤怒的葡萄中看美国大萧条61.杰克伦敦的自然主义——通过作品《野性的呼唤》和《白牙》分析其自然主义倾向62.《哈克贝利•费恩历险记》的写作特点分析63.《愤怒的葡萄》中《圣经》的象征意义64.海勒斯与卡米拉的爱情对比分析65.浅析王熙凤与斯嘉丽的异同66.从生态女权主义角度来解读托妮•莫里森的《宠儿》67.《最蓝的眼睛》中非裔美国人的自我憎恨68.“心之罪”与“魂之恶”——比较研究《红字》与《厄榭尔府的倒塌》69.杰克•伦敦的《野性的呼唤》中的自然主义元素70.论简爱中的女性意识71.汤姆.索亚，哈克.贝丽芬和马克吐温的时代观72.海明威的女性意识73.论嘉莉妹妹成功的原因74.从《喧哗与骚动》中凯莉的悲剧看女性的社会地位75.透视《宠儿》中美国黑人女性的悲剧与成长76.浅析《心是孤独的猎手》中人物异化的生存状态77.论小男孩在《老人与海》中的作用78.浅析《论自助》中人生自主的源泉79.浅析马克•吐温小说的地方色彩主义特点On the Characteristics of Dickinson’s Poems80.哈克贝利•费恩的性格分析An Analysis of the Characteristics of Huckleberry Finn81.浅析《欲望号街车》的主题An Analysis of the Theme of A Streetcar Named Desire82.狄金森诗歌的特点之浅析On the Characteristics of Dickinson’s Poems83.浅析狄金森诗歌中的死亡主题On the Death Theme of Dickinson’s Poems84.从凯蒂的悲剧中看20世纪初女性的社会地位From Caddy’s Tragedy to View Women’s Social Status in the Early 20th Century 85.《乱世佳人》对21世纪女性的启示An Analysis of the Inspiration of Gone with the Wind to the 21st Century Women 86.解读《献给艾米丽的一朵玫瑰》中的悲剧元素On Tragic Elements in A Rose for Emily87.浅析《麦田里的守望者》中霍顿的性格特点An Analysis of Holden’s Characteristics in The Catcher in the Rye88.斯嘉丽：“旧”时代的“新”女性Scarlett O’Hara, A “New” Woman In “Old” Period89.“无形”困境——对《看不见的人》的主题分析“Invisible Plight” ---- An Analysis of the theme of Invisible Man90.情感与理智——浅析《飘》中的婚姻观Emotion and Intellect---- An Analysis of View of Marriage in Gone with the Wind 91.浅析《欲望号街车》中布兰奇的悲剧根源On the Origin of Blanche’s Tragedy in A Streetcar Named Desire92.论对《哈克贝利•费恩历险记》的种族主义误读On Racist Misperception of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn93.从《喜福会》透视中美文化冲突与融合On the Cultural Conflicts and Blending Embodied in The Joy Luck Club94.浅析惠特曼的写作技巧A Brief Analysis of the Writing Techniques of Whitman95.对《宠儿》中叙事方法的分析An Analysis of the Narrative Tactics in Beloved96.浅析《赫索格》中的犹太情结A Brief Analysis of the Jewish Complex in Herzog97.抗争与守望：论《小镇畸人》中的畸形人物Struggle and Watch: A Study of the Grotesques in Winesburg, Ohio98.浅析《嘉莉妹妹》中的自然主义特征A Brief Analysis of Naturalistic Features in Sister Carrie99.浅析《看不见的人》中黑人的被漠视境遇An Analysis of Blacks’ Invisible Situation in Invisible Man100.浅析欧•亨利短篇小说的结尾艺术与人文关怀A Brief Analysis of the Twist Ending and the Humanity Cares in O. Henry’s Short Stories 101.浅析《看不见的人》中的布鲁斯神韵An Analysis on the Spirit of the Blues in Invisible Man102.哈克贝利•费恩的性格分析An Analysis of the Characteristics of Huckleberry Finn103.伊迪斯•华顿《纯真年代》中的女性意识Feminine Consciousness in Edith Wharton’s The Age of Innocence104.《嘉莉妹妹》中的早期自然主义Dreiser’s Early Naturalism in Sister Carrie105.论《夜色温柔》中美国梦的破灭On the Collapse of American Dream in Tender is the Night106.艾米莉•狄更森诗歌之主题研究On the Themes of Emily Dickinson’s Poems107.对《推销员之死》对话的语用分析A Pragmatic Analysis of the Dialogues in Death of a Salesman108.《红字》中的象征意义The Symbolism in The Scarlet Letter109.浅析《美国悲剧》中罗贝塔的悲剧性On the Tragedy of Roberta in An American Tragedy110.论《洛丽塔》中的彼岸世界On the “Otherworld” of Lolita111.通过《飘》看女人的觉醒Gone with the Wind and the Awakening of Women112.浅析托尼•莫里森《宠儿》中的魔幻现实主义的应用Magic Realism in Tony Morrison’s Beloved113.《看不见的人》中的社会问题分析Analysis of Social Problems in Invisible Man114.论《秀拉》中女性的自我寻找Self-realization of the Females in Sula115.浅析《了不起的盖茨比》比中颜色的象征意义The Symbolic Meaning of Color Words in The Great Gatsby116.从《嘉莉妹妹》看女性价值观变迁Changes of Female’s Values in Sister Carrie117.浅析多斯• 帕索斯在“美国”三部曲中的写作手法Techniques Employed in U.S.A by John Dos Passos118.爱伦•坡小说中的恐怖因素Horror Elements in Edgar Allen Poe’s Fiction119.浅析《我有一个梦想》的修辞手法与主题表现An Analysis of Rhetoric Method and Theme of I Have a Dream120.浅析《芒果街上的小屋》中的女性形象Analysis on the Female Images in The House on Mango Street121.浅析欧•亨利的黑色幽默On O. Henry’s Black Humor122.欧•亨利短篇小说中的反衬艺术The Art of Making Contrasts in O• Henry's Short Stories123.论《了不起的盖茨比》中的美国梦On the American Dream in The Great Gatsby124.圣经对美国小说的影响The Influence of Bible in American Novel125.《白鲸》的生态解读Ecological Analysis of Moby-Dick126.论《汤姆•索亚历险记》的魅力所在The Charms of the Adventures of Tom Sawyer127.《老人与海》的象征主义Symbolism in The Old Man and the Sea128.《汤姆叔叔的小屋》主要人物性格分析Analysis of the Protagonists’ Character in Uncle Tom’s Cabin129.基督教在《汤姆叔叔的小屋》中的体现Christianity in Uncle Tom's Cabin130.论T.S.艾略特《荒原》中的宗教思想A Discussion of the Religious Ideas in The Waste Land of T. S. Eliot131.论《推销员之死》的悲剧精神The Tragic Spirit in Death of a Salesman132.《秘密花园》现代主义主题分析On the Modernist Themes in The Secret Garden133.简析艾伦•金斯堡《嚎叫》中的“垮掉的一代”Brief Analysis of the Beat Generation in Allen Ginsberg’s Howl134.“嘉莉妹妹”—西方女性的缩影Sister Carrie—the Miniature of Western Women135.伊迪丝•华顿的《纯真年代》中的女性意识Feminine Consciousness in Edith Wharton’s The Age of Innocence136.解析《红字》中A的象征意义On the Symbolic Meaning of A in The Scarlet Letter137.《小妇人》—一曲新女性的赞歌Little Women, a Celebration of New Women138.梭罗的《瓦尔登湖》中蕴含的深层生态学思想Deep Ecological Thoughts Contained in Thoreau’s Walden139.从《喧哗与骚动》中浅析20世纪初女性的社会地位Analysis of Women’s Social Position in Early 20th Century from The Sound and the Fury 140.浅析海明威的《一个干净明亮的地方》A Brief Discussion of Hemingway’s A Clean and Well-lighted Place141.论《美国悲剧》中萝贝塔的悲剧性The Tragedy of Roberta in American Tragedy142.马克•吐温短篇小说的幽默与讽刺Humor and Irony in Mark Twain’s Short Story143.论马克•吐温小说的讽刺144.浅析马克吐温的《败坏了哈得莱堡的人》中的讽刺艺术145.论《觉醒》的主题和特点146.透过《嘉莉妹妹》看世纪之交的美国消费文化147.从女性主义视角解读《紫色》148.论《麦田里的守望者》中读者对艺术真实的认同与重建149.《宠儿》中黑人女性的社会地位150.浅析艾米莉•狄金森的爱情诗151.《白鲸》所反映出的生活态度152.浅析《嘉莉妹妹》中的新女性形象153.论《土生子》中的种族主义154.《喜福会》中母爱主题的阐释155.从庞德的作品品读意象派风格156.从超验主义重新解读《小妇人》157.评莫里森《最蓝的眼睛》的艺术特色158.论《老人与海》的悲剧色彩159.小男孩在《老人与海》中的作用160.浅谈尼采思想对杰克•伦敦及其小说《马丁• 伊登》的影响161.论《白象似的群山》中海明威独特的写作风格162.对海明威短篇小说艺术特色的研究163.从《嘉莉妹妹》看美国梦的幻灭。

ANSWERS答案

Answers:Part I:1. Civil War2. Andrew Jackson3. simplicity, utility4. spiritual5. Washington Irving6. The Sketch Book7. Noah Webster8. James Fenimore Cooper9. The Sketch Book10. Washington Irving11. The History of New York12. The Sketch Book13. New World, romantic14. belletrist, pleasure, pleasure15. the sea adventure tale, the frontier saga16. The Pioneers17. The Pilot18. Natty Bumppo19. the Spy20. The Leatherstocking Tales21. logical, systematized22. free, psychic23. The American Scholar24. Ralph Waldo Emerson25. Henry David Thoreau26. Walden27. Civil Disobedience28. Bryant29. Odyssey30. mood, language, Shakespearean31. Hawthorne32. The Scarlet Letter33. Moby Dick34. Moby Dick35. Longfellow36. V oices of the Night37. Divine Comedy38. gentleness, sweetness, purityPart II F：3、6、7、11、12、14、15The rest of the statements are true.Part III1.Summarize the major features of England Transcendentalism①The Transcendentalists placed emphasis on spirit, or the Oversoul,as the most important thing in the universe.It is believed to be an all-pervading power for goodness, omnipresent and omnipotent from which all things come and of which all is a part. It exists in nature and man alike and constitutes the chief element of the universe.② transcendentalists stressed the primacy of the individual.Emerson strongly believes in the divinity and infinity of man as an individual. Since man is divine, he can totally rely on himself. And self-reliance in turn leads to self-improvement, self-cultivation and self-perfection. Man is important to the whole society, whose regeneration relies on the regeneration of the individual.③the primacy of nature: transcendentalists offered a freshperception of nature as symbolic of the spirit of God or the Spirit. Emerson’s nature is the garment of the over-soul, symbolic and moral-bound. Nature is not something purely of the matter, but alive with God’s overwhelming presence. Besides, it exercises a healthy and restorative influence on human beings.2.What are Poe’s theories for the short story and poetry?Poe’s theories for the short story and poetry are remarkable in their clarity. He thinks the short story must be of such length as to be read at one sitting, so as to ensure the totality of impression. The very first sentence ought to help to bring out the “single effect” of the story. No word should be used which does not contribute to the “Pre-established” design of the work. Poe’s poetic theories are best elucidated in his “The Philosophy of Composition” and “The Poetic Principle.” He asserts the poem should be short, readable at one sitting and no more than 100 lines. Its chief aim is beauty, namely, to produce a feeling of beauty in the reader. Melancholy is the most legitimate of all the poetic tones. He concludes that “The death of a beautiful woman is, unquestionably the most poetical topic in the world. Poe stresses rhythm, define s true poetry as “the rhythmical creation of beauty,” and declared that “music is the perfection of the soul, or idea, of poetry.”3.What is Transcendentalism?答案（略）NOTE: 本题答案可参看书上的内容，结合课堂讲解和第一题进行总结。

美国文学

The themes in the Scarlet Letter
consequences of sin
Symbolism of scarlet letter “A” Adultery Alone and alienation Able, admirable and angel Adam Symbolism of characters
Melville‟s Major Works
6) Pierre « 皮埃尔» 7) Billy Budd 《比利•巴德》(a sign that he had resolved his quarrel with God) (using a ship as symbol of society and searchingly examines the problem of good and evil) Clarel 《克拉莱尔》( a poem)
Herman Melville 梅尔维尔 (1819—1891)
Teaching Plan
Revision 10‟ Herman Melville 10‟ Life major works Moby Dick 60‟ Characters Three Parts Symbols Themes Summary 7‟ Homework 3‟
Hawthorne’s writing features
He tends to explore the moral issues of sin and guilt and the consequences He has special interest in the psychological aspect of human beings He is a master of symbolism

英语文学导论Ⅱ_河南农业大学中国大学mooc课后章节答案期末考试题库2023年

英语文学导论Ⅱ_河南农业大学中国大学mooc课后章节答案期末考试题库2023年1.The first permanent English settlement in North America was established at .参考答案:Jamestown2.It is a shared understandingnow that American literature is based on a myth,that is .参考答案:the Biblical myth of the Garden of Eden3.However,innocence,the keynote of Daisy Miller's character, turns out to beanadmiring but dangerous quality, and her________ of social taboos in the OldWorld finally bringsher to a disaster in the clash between two differentcultures.参考答案:defiance4.The impact of Darwin's evolutionary theory on the American thought and theinfluence of the nineteenth-century French literature on the American men of letters gave rise to yet another school of realism: American__________.参考答案:naturalism5.Stylistically,Henry James's fiction is characterized by________.参考答案:highly refined language6.Which of the following is NOT written by Theodore Dreiser?参考答案:Light in August.7.________ is called by Hemingway the one from which "all modern Americanliterature comes."参考答案:The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn8.________is an account of American tourists in Europe which pokes fun at thepretentious, decadent and undemocratic Old World in a satirical tone.参考答案:Innocents Abroad9.The finest example of Hawthorne' s symbolism is the recreation of PuritanBoston in________.参考答案:The Scarlet Letter10.________ is regarded as "America's Declaration of Intellectual Independence".参考答案:The American Scholar11.________was the first American writer to conceive his career in internationalterms.参考答案:Henry James12.As a philosophical and literary movement, ______ flourished in New Englandfrom the 1830s to the Civil War.参考答案:Transcendentalism13.Washington Irving was best known for his famous short stories suchas________.参考答案:Rip Van Winkle14.Which of the following books deals with American Civil War?参考答案:The Red Badge of Courage15.Melville’s _______ is an encyclopedia of everything, history, philosophy,religion, etc, in addition to a detailed account of the operations of the whaling industry.参考答案:MobyDick16.One of the characteristics that have made Mark Twain one of the majorliterary figures in the 19th century American literature is the use of_________.参考答案:vernacular17.Which of the following works by Henry James does NOT deal with " theinternational theme" ?参考答案:The Turn of the Screw18.Anne Bradstreet was a Puritan poet. Her poems made such a stir in Englandthat she became known as the _____ who appeared in America.参考答案:Tenth Muse19.The main themes of Emily Dickinson's poetry include the following except_______.参考答案:war and peace20.In American literature, escaping from the society and returning to nature is acommon subject. The following titles are all related, in one way or another, to this subject EXCEPT_______.参考答案:Dreiser' s Sister Carrie。

Herman Melville

Soon gathering the crewmen together, with a rousing speech Ahab secures their support for his single, secret purpose for this voyage: hunting down and killing Moby Dick, an old, very large sperm whale, with a snow-white hump 背部 and mottled 斑点的 skin, that crippled Ahab on his last whaling voyage. Only Starbuck shows any sign of resistance to the charismatic but monomaniacal captain. The first mate argues repeatedly that the ship‟s purpose should be to hunt whales for their oil, with luck returning home profitably, safely, and quickly, but not to seek out and kill Moby Dick in particular — and especially not for revenge. Eventually even Starbuck acquiesces to Ahab‟s will, though harboring misgivings.
Herman Melville (1819-1891) 赫尔曼· 梅尔维尔
一直活了72岁的麦尔维尔留下来的资料很少，只知道他28岁结婚，对象是州最高法院首席大法官之女，两人共生育了四个孩子。结婚第二年，他遇到了挚友纳撒尼尔· 霍桑，写出了一生最重要的小说《白鲸》。之后，命运女神马上阻止了这一连串幸福，先是霍桑搬走，一场大火烧毁了麦尔维尔的书房。再后来，他最钟爱的大儿子18岁时自杀，妻子又公开宣布：丈夫已经精神失常，甚至想把他送到疯人院去。接着，他的二儿子成了一个流浪汉，35 岁在旧金山的一家医院孤独地死于肺结核。经历了丧子之痛、家庭破裂，麦尔维尔同时也在承受文学前途上的黯淡。在饱受困顿的海关稽查员的低位上，一坐就是十九年。在一些后来暴露的家庭通信中，麦尔维尔殴打妻子的暴行、躁狂抑郁症患者的面目也陆续被披露出来。总的来说，这个《圣经》和莎士比亚崇拜者的世俗生活很不幸福。

高中英语文学作品主题分析单选题40题

高中英语文学作品主题分析单选题40题1. In "Jane Eyre", the main character's pursuit of love and independence reflects the theme of _____.A. social hierarchyB. feminismC. romanticismD. tragedy答案：B。

本题主要考查对《简·爱》主题的理解。

选项A“social hierarchy”《社会等级制度）在作品中有所体现，但并非主要主题。

选项C“romanticism”《浪漫主义）并非作品核心主题。

选项D“tragedy” 悲剧）也不准确。

而“feminism”《女权主义）更能准确概括简·爱追求爱情和独立这一核心主题。

2. The relationship between Elizabeth and Darcy in "Pride and Prejudice" mainly showcases the theme of _____.A. class struggleB. true love conquers allC. family valuesD. social etiquette答案：B。

在傲慢与偏见》中，伊丽莎白和达西的关系主要体现了“true love conquers all” 真爱战胜一切）的主题。

选项A“class struggle”《阶级斗争）不是主要的。

选项C“family values”《家庭价值观）有一定体现，但不是核心。

选项D“social etiquette” 社交礼仪）不是重点。

3. In "Jane Eyre", the character of Rochester is often associated with the theme of _____.A. redemptionB. deceptionC. betrayalD. revenge答案：A。

白鲸这本书英语作文

白鲸这本书英语作文English:Moby Dick is a novel written by Herman Melville, featuring the story of a ship captain's relentless pursuit of a giant white whale. The novel is a classic work of American literature, exploring themes of obsession, revenge, and the struggle between man and nature. The character of the white whale, Moby Dick, is an enigmatic figure that embodies both the awe-inspiring power and destructive force of the natural world. The novel also delves into the psychological and emotional turmoil of the protagonist, Captain Ahab, as he becomes consumed by his quest for vengeance against the elusive whale. Through its rich symbolism and philosophical musings, Moby Dick offers profound insights into the human condition and the complexities of the human-nature relationship.中文翻译:《白鲸》是赫尔曼·梅尔维尔所著的一部小说，讲述了一位船长对一只巨大白鲸的不懈追逐故事。

白鲸这本书英语作文

白鲸这本书英语作文英文回答：Moby Dick is a masterpiece of American literature by Herman Melville that explores the themes of obsession, revenge, and the nature of good and evil. The novel follows the journey of Captain Ahab, a monomaniacal whaler who is determined to hunt down and kill the great white whale, Moby Dick, who has taken his leg.The novel is divided into three parts. The first part, "Loomings," introduces the characters and sets up the conflict between Ahab and Moby Dick. The second part, "The Chase," follows Ahab and his crew on their hunt for the whale. The third part, "The Doubloon," concludes the novel and explores the consequences of Ahab's obsession.Moby Dick is a complex and challenging novel, but it is also a deeply rewarding one. Melville's writing is lyrical and evocative, and his characters are unforgettable. Thenovel has been interpreted in many ways, but it is ultimately a meditation on the human condition.中文回答：白鲸。

白鲸读后感英文

白鲸读后感英文After reading the novel "Moby Dick" by Herman Melville, I was deeply moved by the story of the white whale. The novel tells the story of Captain Ahab's relentless pursuit of the great white whale, Moby Dick, and the crew of the Pequod. It is a tale of obsession, revenge, and the destructive power of man's unchecked ambition.One of the most striking aspects of the novel is its exploration of the theme of obsession. Captain Ahab's single-minded pursuit of Moby Dick consumes him, leading to the destruction of his ship and the death of most of his crew. Ahab's obsession with the whale becomes a metaphor for the destructive nature of unchecked ambition and the consequences of allowing one's desires to consume them.The character of Moby Dick himself is also a powerful symbol in the novel. The great white whale represents the unknowable and uncontrollable forces of nature, as well as the futility of man's attempts to conquer them. Moby Dick is a force of nature, and his encounters with Ahab and the crew of the Pequod serve as a reminder of the limits of human power and the consequences of overreaching.Melville's writing is rich and evocative, painting a vivid picture of life at sea and the dangers of the whaling industry. His descriptions of the ocean and the creatures that inhabit it are both beautiful and haunting, adding depth and atmosphere to the story. The novel's themes of fate, free will, and the struggle between man and nature are timeless and continue to resonate with readers today.In conclusion, "Moby Dick" is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores the themes of obsession, ambition, and the struggle between man and nature. Melville's writing is both beautiful and haunting, and his characters are complex and compelling. The story of the white whale is a timeless tale that continues to captivate readers and provoke deep reflection on the human condition. I highly recommend this novel to anyone seeking a thought-provoking and immersive reading experience.。

白鲸象征意义赏析

Moby-Dick is a highly symbolic work, and is interesting in that it also addresses issues such as natural history. Other themes include obsession, religion, idealism versus pragmatism, revenge, racism, hierarchical relationships, and politics.SymbolismAll of the members of the Pequod's crew have biblical-sounding, improbable, or descriptive names, and the narrator deliberately avoids specifying the exact time of the events and some other similar details. These together suggest that the narrator—and not just Melville—is deliberately casting his tale in an epic and allegorical mode.The white whale itself, for example, has been read as symbolically representative of good and evil, as has Ahab. The white whale has also been seen as a metaphor for the elements of life that are out of our control, or God.[citation needed]The Pequod's quest to hunt down Moby-Dick itself is also widely viewed as allegorical. To Ahab, killing the whale becomes the ultimate goal in his life, and this observation can also be expanded allegorically so that the whale represents everyone's goals. Furthermore, his vengeance against the whale is analogous to man's struggle against fate. The only escape from Ahab's vision is seen through the Pequod's occasional encounters with other ships, called gams. Readers could consider what exactly Ahab will do if he, in fact, succeeds in his quest: having accomplished his ultimate goal, what else is there left for him to do? Similarly, Melville may be implying that people in general need something to reach for in life, or that such a goal can destroy one if allowed to overtake all other concerns. Some such things are hinted at early on in the book, when the main character, Ishmael, is sharing a cold bed with his newfound friend, Queequeg:... truely to enjoy bodily warmth, some small part of you must be cold, for there is no quality in this world that is not what it is merely by contrast. Nothing exists in itself. If you flatter yourself that you are all over comfortable, and have been so a long time, then you cannot be said to be comfortable any more.—Moby-Dick, Ch. 11Ahab's pipe is widely looked upon as the riddance of happiness in Ahab's life. By throwing the pipe overboard, Ahab signifies that he no longer can enjoy simple pleasures in life; instead, he dedicates his entire life to the pursuit of his obsession, the killing of the white whale, Moby-Dick.A number of biblical themes occur. The book contains multiple implic it and explicit allusions to the story of Jonah, in addition to the use of certain biblical names (see below).Ishmael's musings also allude to themes common among the American Transcendentalists and parallel certain themes in European Romanticism and the philosophy of Hegel. In the poetry of Whitman and the prose writings of Emerson and Thoreau, a ship at sea is sometimes a metaphor for the soul.《白鲸记》是一个极具象征意义的工作,而且很有趣,因为它还去自然历史等问题。

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