The Linguist Labov develops a model to analyze the narrative,that is,the famous Labov Model.Under this model,Thomas Hardy's The Mayor of Casterbridge is reexamined from abstract,orientation,complicating event(s),r...The Linguist Labov develops a model to analyze the narrative,that is,the famous Labov Model.Under this model,Thomas Hardy's The Mayor of Casterbridge is reexamined from abstract,orientation,complicating event(s),resolution,and coda.By this method,Hardy's intention to reveal the tragic life of man will be deeply explored.展开更多
Coherence is an essential integrated part of textual analysis. It is also the crucial point of analyzing a literary text. This paper aims to dissect the coherence in Thomas Hardy's The Mayor of Casterbridge, by wh...Coherence is an essential integrated part of textual analysis. It is also the crucial point of analyzing a literary text. This paper aims to dissect the coherence in Thomas Hardy's The Mayor of Casterbridge, by which, the artistic value of this work could be appreciated deeply from another perspective.展开更多
Thomas Hardy, one of the greatest British novelists in the 19th century. The Mayor of Casterbridge, which is usually regarded as one of the best novels for Thomas Hardy, has received different interpretations since it...Thomas Hardy, one of the greatest British novelists in the 19th century. The Mayor of Casterbridge, which is usually regarded as one of the best novels for Thomas Hardy, has received different interpretations since its publication. This thesis tries to explore novel from the perspective of Darwinsm and Social Darwinism. The spirit of Darwinism is expressed all through the novel. Thomas Hardy＇s firm adherence to Darwinism and social Darwinism is reflected in his design of the rise and fall of Henchard, and the competition between Henchard and Farfrae. The rise and fall of Henchard, the competition between Henchard and Farfrae are analyzed by employing the principle of adaptation and the principle of struggling for existence.展开更多
This paper aims to reveal recurrence in Thomas Hardy's philosophy of life. Influenced by Nietzsche and Schopenhauer, Hardy also holds the viewpoint of historical recurrence. Through the textual analysis of the rec...This paper aims to reveal recurrence in Thomas Hardy's philosophy of life. Influenced by Nietzsche and Schopenhauer, Hardy also holds the viewpoint of historical recurrence. Through the textual analysis of the recurrence of the characters and surroundings, Hardy's View on recurrence in his The Mayor of Casterbridge transparently displayed in this article.展开更多
文摘The Linguist Labov develops a model to analyze the narrative,that is,the famous Labov Model.Under this model,Thomas Hardy's The Mayor of Casterbridge is reexamined from abstract,orientation,complicating event(s),resolution,and coda.By this method,Hardy's intention to reveal the tragic life of man will be deeply explored.
文摘Coherence is an essential integrated part of textual analysis. It is also the crucial point of analyzing a literary text. This paper aims to dissect the coherence in Thomas Hardy's The Mayor of Casterbridge, by which, the artistic value of this work could be appreciated deeply from another perspective.
文摘Thomas Hardy, one of the greatest British novelists in the 19th century. The Mayor of Casterbridge, which is usually regarded as one of the best novels for Thomas Hardy, has received different interpretations since its publication. This thesis tries to explore novel from the perspective of Darwinsm and Social Darwinism. The spirit of Darwinism is expressed all through the novel. Thomas Hardy＇s firm adherence to Darwinism and social Darwinism is reflected in his design of the rise and fall of Henchard, and the competition between Henchard and Farfrae. The rise and fall of Henchard, the competition between Henchard and Farfrae are analyzed by employing the principle of adaptation and the principle of struggling for existence.
文摘This paper aims to reveal recurrence in Thomas Hardy's philosophy of life. Influenced by Nietzsche and Schopenhauer, Hardy also holds the viewpoint of historical recurrence. Through the textual analysis of the recurrence of the characters and surroundings, Hardy's View on recurrence in his The Mayor of Casterbridge transparently displayed in this article.
