破解《达芬奇密码》成功之谜

论文摘要

《达芬奇密码》自2003年问世以来取得了巨大的成功。本文旨在破解小说的成功之谜,即追踪其成功背后的原因。本文分为5个章节,引言为第一章。主体部分分为三章,从三个方面分析小说成功的原因。第二章关于作者丹·布朗以及小说的叙事框架和叙事技巧。第三章介绍小说的主题,第四章探索小说主题受欢迎的原因。第五章为结论。小说的三大主题是世界的普遍象征性,基督教和神圣女性,性爱—男人与女人的神圣结合。作者从当今时代的大背景出发审视小说的主题,剖析小说主题受欢迎的原因。

论文目录

• Acknowledgements
• 摘要
• Abstract
• Chapter 1 Introduction
• 1.1 A Critical Overview of The Da Vinci Code
• 1.2 A Synopsis of The Da Vinci Code
• 1.3 The Setting of The Da Vinci Code
• 1.4 The Style of The Da Vinci Code
• 1.4.1 Fact and Fiction Interwoven
• 1.4.2 Thriller Genre
• 1.5 The Historical Context of The Da Vinci Code
• 1.6 The Originality and Arrangement of the Thesis
• Chapter 2 Dan Brown and The Narrative Framework and Techniques of The Da Vinci Code
• 2.1 Dan Brown
• 2.1.1 The Codes-loving Family
• 2.1.2 Of Secret Societies
• 2.1.3 The Upbringing Filled with Intellectual Pursuits
• 2.1.4 To Become a Renaissance Man
• 2.2 The Narrative Framework and Techniques of The Da Vinci Code
• 2.2.1 Main Storyline
• 2.2.2 Synchronic Sub-Storyline
• 2.2.3 Use of Flashbacks
• 2.2.4 Point of View Shifts
• Chapter 3 Themes in The Da Vinci Code
• 3.1 Symbolism-The Human World Encoded with Meaning
• 3.1.1 An Overview
• 3.1.2 Symbolism in the Characters' Names
• 3.1.3 Symbology of the Sacred Feminine
• 3.1.4 Symbols in the Architecture
• 3.2 Christianity and the Sacred Feminine
• 3.2.1 An Overview
• 3.2.2 Jesus Christ Depicted in The Da Vinci Code
• 3.2.3 Mary Magdalene Depicted in The Da Vinci Code
• 3.2.4 The Catholic Church Depicted in The Da Vinci Code
• 3.3 Sex-The Divine Union of Man and Woman
• 3.3.1 An Overview
• 3.3.2 Sex:The Pathway to God
• 3.3.3 Sex:The Sinful Act Denounced by the Church
• Chapter 4 Anatomy of the Themes' Popularity in the Contemporary Context
• 4.1 The Novel of Ideas
• 4.1.1 An Overview
• 4.1.2 The Romantic Hunt for the Holy Grail
• 4.1.3 The Thrilling Conspiracies
• 4.1.4 The "Symbologist" Langdon
• 4.2 The Novel of Herstory
• 4.2.1 An Overview
• 4.2.2 Goddess Worship
• 4.2.3 Mary Magdalene-The Authentic Successor of Jesus' Church
• 4.3 The Novel of Heresy
• 4.3.1 The Anti-Roman Catholic Stand
• 4.3.2 New Concepts on the Pagan Elements in Christianity in the Contemporary Time
• 4.4 The Novel of Personal Spiritual Journey
• 4.4.1 Sophie's Journey of Self-discovery
• Chapter 5 Conclusion
• Works Cited
• 攻读硕士学位期间发表的论文和取得的科研成果