解读《鹿苑》中的极权主义_英语论文

The Interpretation of Totalitarianism in The Deer Park

摘要

诺曼·梅勒被认为是二十世纪最伟大的美国作家，他曾两次获得普利策奖。梅勒被认为是非虚构小说的革新者，有时被称为新的新闻体裁，他将小说的写作技巧融入到纪实作品中。梅勒的许多作品一直离不开对极权主义的探讨，《鹿苑》是对主题的进一步延续。小说描绘了好莱坞电影界的荒诞奢靡，展示了权力斗争下的美国社会生活。

论文分成三部分，首先是极权主义的现实成因和表现形态，其次是极权主义在人物塑造方面的多角度呈现，最后是对美国社会现状的思考。本文试图通过对《鹿苑》中极权主义进行分析，揭示权力统治下美国民众所面临的生存危机，揭露极权主义对美国社会的影响，以便更好地理解作品中反抗极权主义的思想。

关键词:诺曼·梅勒；《鹿苑》；极权主义

Abstract

Norman Mailer is regarded as one of the greatest American writers in the 20th century. He won the Pulitzer Prize twice. Mailer is considered an innovator of creative nonfiction, sometimes called New Journalism, which uses the style and devices of literary fiction in fact-based journalism. Mailer's many works have been inseparable from the discussion of totalitarianism. The Deer Park is a further continuation of the theme. The novel depicts the absurd and extravagance of the Hollywood film industry, showing the American social life under the power struggle. 

The paper consists of three parts. The first is the realistic causes and manifestations of totalitarianism. The second is the presentation of totalitarianism in characterization from multiple perspectives. The last is the thought on the current situation of American society. This thesis attempts to make an analysis of totalitarianism in the novel by exposing the influence of totalitarianism on American society. It aims to reveal the survival crisis faced by American people under the domination of power, in order to better understand the theme of the novel.

Keywords:  Norman Mailer  The Deer Park  Totalitarianism

Contents

Acknowledgements II

Abstract III

摘要 IV

Chapter One Literature Review 1

1.1 Introduction to Norman Mailer 1

1.2 Introduction to The Deer Park 1

1.3 Present Research on Norman Mailer 2

Chapter Two Totalitarianism 4

2.1 Definition of Totalitarianism 4

2.2 Rise of Totalitarianism in America 4

2.3 Characteristics of Totalitarianism 5

Chapter Three Different Manifestations of Totalitarianism 7

3.1 From the Ruling Class 7

3.1.1 Political Domination 7

3.1.2 Cultural Domination 8

3.2 From the Aspect of the Oppressed Class 9

3.2.1 Fear and Desire for Power 9

3.2.2 Compromise and Surrender to Power 9

3.2.3 Desolation of the Emotional World 11

Chapter Four Influence of Totalitarianism 13

4.1 Positive Influence 13

4.2 Negative Influence 13

Chapter Five Conclusion 14

References 15