约翰·厄普代克《兔子四部曲》中“兔子”的形象分析

论文摘要

《兔子四部曲》是美国当代著名作家约翰·厄普代克的代表作。兔子系列小说描述了绰号为“兔子”的主人公哈利的生活历程。本文从三方面分析了兔子的形象:对死亡充满恐惧,对家人不负责,对性和垃圾食品过度放纵。几次逃离家庭给家人造成了极大的伤害;又过度放纵性欲使自己被家人孤立;放纵食欲又损伤了身体,最终孤独地死去。兔子是一个恐惧死亡,一生都是以自我为中心,不负责任,是一个不值得同情的人。

论文目录

• Acknowledgements
• 摘要
• Abstract
• Chapter1 Introduction
• 1.1 John Updike and the Rabbit Tetralogy
• 1.2 Literature Review
• 1.3 The Structure of This Thesis
• Chapter2 Rabbit’s Fear of Death
• 2.1 His Fear of Death from the Air Crash
• 2.2 His Fear of Death from the Horrible Bird Chirping
• 2.3 His Fear of Death from His Drowned Daughter
• Chapter3 Rabbit’s Irresponsibility
• 3.1 His Being Irresponsible for the Family Members
• 3.1.1 His Wife
• 3.1.2 His Son
• 3.2 His Being Irresponsible for His Lovers
• 3.2.1 His First Lover
• 3.2.2 His Youngest Lover
• Chapter4 Rabbit’s Over Indulgence
• 4.1 The Indulgence in Sex
• 4.1.1 His Love Affair with Thelma
• 4.1.2 His Love Affair with Cindy
• 4.1.3 His Love Affair with Pru
• 4.2 The Indulgence in Junk Food
• Chapter5 Conclusion
• Works Cited
• 攻读硕士学位期间发表的论文和取得的科研成果