罗伯特·弗罗斯特诗歌中的意象分析_英语论文

An Analysis of images in Robert Frost’s Poems

摘要

罗伯特·弗罗斯特（1874-1963）是二十世纪美国意象派代表诗人。他曾四次荣获普利策奖，是名副其实的现代美国“桂冠诗人”。弗罗斯特善于创造诗意的意象世界来表达深刻的思想。总的来说，本文对弗罗斯特诗歌中的意象将进行细节的分析。文章共分为五个章节，第一章探讨弗罗斯特的自然观和现代观以及前期的一些文学评论。第二章探讨诗歌的意象特征及其社会含义。第三章到第五章将从意象的象征意义和表情达意方面对典型意象进行具体分析。第三章研究雪的意象，把雪作为困境和传统信念的象征分别探讨。第四章研究花的意象，把花作为诗人激情和爱情的象征分别探讨。第五章研究鸟的意象，把鸟作为悲伤和交流的象征分别探讨。总结部分会再次强调意象的重要性，以便对弗罗斯特诗歌能有更深刻的理解。

关键词：罗伯特·弗罗斯特；意象；诗歌；思想

Abstract

Robert Frost (1874-1963) is a well-known American poet of Imagism in the 20th century. He won the Pulitzer Prize for 4 times, which claims his reputation as ‘poet Laureate of Vermont’. Frost is adept at conveying lofty thoughts and beliefs with the creation of a fantastic world of imagery in his poems. In general, this thesis will focus on a detailed analysis of images in his poems. The paper is divided into five chapters. The first chapter concentrates on how Frost views nature and modern society and some former literary reviews about his works. What will be clarified in chapter two is characteristics and social implications of those images. From chapter three to chapter five, typical images will be elucidated in terms of what symbolic meanings they contain and how they help express the poet’s thoughts. In chapter three, the image ‘snow’ will be interpreted as a symbol of adversity and traditional beliefs. In chapter four, the image ‘flower’ will be analyzed as a symbol of passion and love. In chapter five, the image ‘bird’ will be analyzed as a symbol of sorrow and communication. In the conclusion part, the significant role played by images will be reinforced so as to achieve a better understanding of Robert Frost’s poetry. 

Key words: Robert Frost; image; poetry; thought

Contents

I. Introduction 1

II. An Overview of Images in Frost’s Poems 4

2. 1 The definition of image 4

2. 2 Former literary reviews 5

2. 3 Frost’s view about nature 5

III. Overall Characteristics of Images 7

3. 1 Images are concrete 7

3. 2 Images are metaphorical 7

3. 3 Images are national 8

IV. Detailed Analysis of Typical Images in Frost’s Poems 9

4.1 Analysis of the image ‘snow’ 9

4.1.1 Adversity embodied in ‘snow’ 9

4.1.2 ‘Snow’ as a symbol of traditional beliefs 10

4.2 Analysis of the image ‘flower’ 12

4.2.1 The outpouring of passion in the utilization of ‘flower’ 12

4.2.2 ‘Flower’ as a token of love 15

4.3 Analysis of the image ‘bird’ 16

4.3.1 ‘Bird’ as an emblem of sorrow 16

4.3.2 Communication implied in singing of ‘bird’ 18

V. Conclusion 21

Bibliography 22