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1、本科生毕业论文An Analysis of Symbolism in The Scarlet Letter浅析红字中象征主义手法的运用姓名 在此处键入作者姓名 学号 在此处键入学号 专业 在此处键入专业名称 指导教师 在此处键入指导教师姓名和职称 2011 年 5 月 30 日An Analysis of Symbolism in The Scarlet LetterA Thesis Submitted toForeign Languages Department ofHenan University of Economics and Law inPartial Fulfillment of
2、the Requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of ArtsByXXXSupervisor: XXXMay 30, 2011毕业论文开题报告所在系：外国语言文学系 专 业：英 语学 号：2003402148 姓 名：XXX毕业论文题目：An Analysis of Symbolism in The Scarlet Letter1. Aim and Significance:Nathaniel Hawthorne is a great romantic novelist in America in the nineteenth century. He i
3、s deeply influenced by Puritanism consciousness, Transcendental philosophy and mysticism. As a result, instead of giving the objective description of the world, he always gives a symbolic meaning to an objective thing to express his true understanding of the world, trying his best to discover the hi
4、dden meaning through the symbols. Therefore, if we want to deeply understand Hawthornes writing style, it is essential for us to make a thorough research on the symbols and symbolism in his works. The Scarlet Letter is Hawthornes masterpiece, which makes him well known around the world, and it is al
5、so one of the most remarkable works in American literature. This novel with an everlasting glamour mainly lies in Hawthornes skillful handling of symbolism. From the title to the arrangement of the plot, then to the description of the characters and objects, the author uses only a few words to expre
6、ss rich meanings, which leaves us much room for imagination. The author of the paper develops a deep interest in The Scarlet Letter after having finished reading this novel. What strikes the author most is the scarlet letter “A”. It runs through the whole novel, and manifests in various forms at dif
7、ferent time, places and scenes. Furthermore, the meaning of the scarlet letter “A” becomes richer and more complicated as the plot further develops. 2. Main Methods and Ways of Studies:The research into the symbolism in The Scarlet Letter can make readers deeply understand Hawthornes writing style.
8、First, by way of exploring the various symbolic meanings of the scarlet letter “A” to different characters and the changing symbolic meanings of the scarlet letter “A” at different time, places and scenes, the thesis can help readers have a better understanding of the rich meanings of the letter “A”
9、 in the novel and the process of moral growth of the main characters. Second, the research into the symbolic meanings of the characters names, various objects in the novel and the symbolic meanings of Pearl can make readers deeply understand Hawthornes unique artistic writing characteristics, the pr
10、ofound social significance revealed by the novel and the authors writing aims. 3. Reference Books and Materials Available:Brown, H. D. Principles of Language Learning and Teaching. Beijing: Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press, 2002. David，Crystal. The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language. Bei
11、jing: Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press, 1997. 刁培萼. 教育文化学M. 南京: 江苏教育出版社, 2000.范蔚. 新课程标准视野下的课堂教学审美化J. 西南师范大学学报. 2003, 3: 8387.4. Timetable of the Thesis Writing:Time arrangement for the writing plan is as follows:Before January 10, 2011, hand in the presentation of the paper.Before April 1
12、8, 2011, hand in the first draft of the paper.Before May 30, 2011, hand in the final paper.指导教师意见：指导教师签名:2011 年 1 月 14 日iAbstractNathaniel Hawthorne is a great romantic novelist in America in the 19th century. As a great romantic novelist, Hawthorne is outstanding in handling application of symbolis
13、m.The Scarlet Letter is Hawthornes most important symbolic novel, which is the best work of Hawthorne and one of the indubitable masterpieces of American Literature. And it is this novel that makes Nathaniel Hawthorne known all around the world. In this work, Hawthorne uses the symbolism so skillful
14、ly that it enhances the artistic effects of his work greatly. In The Scarlet Letter, symbolism runs through the whole novel. The most important symbol is the scarlet letter itself. Not only does “A” manifest in various forms, but also it has changing meanings from “adultery” to “able”, even “angelic
15、” in the novel. Besides, the name of the four major characters in the novel: Hester Prynne, Arthur Dimmesdale, Roger Chillingworth and Pearl also have their own symbolic meanings. Some other objects and natural surroundings that are described in the novel such as the jail, the forest, the rose bush
16、and so on are all endowed with a deep symbolic significance. The author of the thesis will explore the usage of symbolism in The Scarlet Letter from the three aspects mentioned above and analyze Hawthornes skillful use of symbolism in The Scarlet Letter. Key Words: the scarlet letter；symbolism；Hester Prynne；Pearl （在正文之前使用罗马数字页码）ii摘 要纳撒尼尔霍桑是十九世纪美国伟大的浪漫主义小说家。作为一位伟大的浪漫主义小说家,霍桑对象征主义手法的运用
