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1、浅析红字中象征主义手法的运用 作者： 日期：v An Analyze of the Symbolism in theScarlet LetterContents1. Introductioni2. The Symbolic Meaning of the Imagesi2.1 The Symbolic Meaning of the Characters i2.1.1 Hester Prynnei2. 1.2 Roger Chillingworthi2.1.3Author Dimmesdale.i 2.1.4 Pearli2.2 The symbolic meaning of the Jaili2
2、.3 The Symbolic Meaning of the Scaffoldii3. ConclusioniiAn Analyze of the Symbolism in the Scarlet LetterAbstract: The Scarlet Letter is the 1st novel of symbolism in American literature. Being different from the romanticism, symbolism is adopted to convey the authors opinions in an indirect way. In
3、 this novel, Nathaniel Hawthorne artfully applied symbolism to express himself by creating several images with vivid and symbolic characteristics. This thesis mainly analyzes the symbolism applied in novel from three aspects: characters, jail and scaffold.Key Words: symbolism Puritanism adultery rev
4、enge摘要：红字是美国第一部象征主义小说。与浪漫主义写作手法不同，象征主义作品间接表达作者的思想。在这部小说中，作者霍桑通过创造了几个形象鲜明的、象征角色，巧妙地采用象征主义表达自己的观点。该论文主要从小说三方面分析象征主义：人物、监狱和断头台。关键字：象征主义 清教主义 通奸 复仇1. Introduction: The Scarlet Letter is Hawthornes famous fiction in which he revealed the dark side of Puritanism, as well as the harshness and persecution.
5、It seems like a love story but actually it mainly reflected the society environment. Particularly, the author employed the symbolism to convey his ideas and thoughts. In which Hester is a vivid character created by Hawthorne.2. The Symbolic Meaning of the Images2.1 The Symbolic Meaning of the Charac
6、ters 2.1.1 Hester PrynneAs the main character in this novel, it is no doubt that Hester Prynne had been drawing more attention from the beginning. Readers may conclude what she suffered is a tragedy. But on the other hand, what she symbolized in the story is strong will, affection and loyalty. Anyho
7、w, she deserves the attention.As the story happened in the 19th century in Boston, it was a period of Puritanism controlled. Anyone who inhabited on the island had to observe the stern puritan rules to survive from these cruel governors. However, Hester was the only one ventured to challenge the rig
8、id religion regulations at the expense of burning enormous humiliation and shame in front of the public. Although she had committed the sin of adultery, she preferred to wear the scarlet letter “A” on her breast instead of naming the man with whom she committed adultery. “She was ladylike, too, afte
9、r the manner of the feminine gentility of these days” She was such a graceful woman in the writers book. Never had Heater intended to yield to the evil might. Her resistance had made her great. What the “A” embodied in her breast was not disgrace any more. Contrariwise, it just liked a scarlet rose-
10、attractive and glittering. Undoubtedly, Hester was an unyielding woman with strong will.In this novel, Pearl, the daughter of Hester and Arthur, in fact, was one of the powerful currents to make Hester become a great woman. From the story we can perceive that Heater had an affectionate love towards
11、Pearl. She spared no efforts to protect her daughter, not only her personal safety, but also her delicate dignity. She embroidered to support their lives. She dresses Pearl in bright highlyornamented costume. She even begged the pastor not to take Pearl away from her. We can not deny that Heater was
12、 a tenderhearted mother through her profound affection for Pearl.Heaters loyalty could be testified by her love for Arthur. She refused to name the man when confronting the roaming throng because she loved the man and cherished his life more than her own. She was willing to stand all the humiliation
13、 herself even though which was unfair for her.In all, Hester was described as a symbol of resister against Puritanism. “A” on her breast looked more dazzling and beautiful rather than shameful any more. The “A” had proved to be an angel. Nathaniel Hawthorne attempted to express his appeal to struggl
14、e for freedom and truth which was symbolized by Hester in that society.2.1.2 Roger ChillingworthHesters previous husband, Roger Chillingworth was a fairly poor man in this novel. Its the hatred that motivated all his deeds, which also destroyed himself eventually. In this novel, he was a symbol of e
15、vil and monster.Used to enjoy great repute as a scholar, Roger Chillingworth could have led a decent life with his beautiful young wife-Hester. However, everything changed after the accident of the wreck of the ship. He suffered great shame because his wife had betrayed him. At the moment when he appeared from the forest to stand in front of the meeting house where Hester stood, he
