论《献给艾米丽的一朵玫瑰》中的象征意义_英语论文

On the Symbolism in A Rose for Emily

摘要

威廉·福克纳是美国二十世纪最具影响力的作家之一，尤其是在美国南方文学中的造诣颇高，以其独特的写作技巧享誉文坛。《献给艾米丽的一朵玫瑰》是福克纳最经典的短篇小说之一。1930年,在《论坛》杂志一经发表,就备受读者喜爱和评论界的青睐。该作品大量使用象征，这些意象的运用，深化了主题，增加了强烈的艺术感染力。本论文将以人物形象和小说中物体的象征意义两大为突破口，从而全面且深刻地理解艾米丽、艾米丽父亲、托比、伯隆、玫瑰、房子、钟表、机器等意象的象征意义。

关键词：《献给艾米丽的一朵玫瑰》； 象征意义； 艾米丽

Abstract

William Faulkner is one of the most distinguished American writers in American literature in the 20th century, especially in Southern literature. Faulkner enjoys a sound reputation in literature for his unique writing skills. A Rose for Emily is one of his most classical short stories. Since it was published in 1930 in Forum, A Rose for Emily, has long been popular among readers and held in the good graces of the critics. The application of abundant symbols in this works deepens the theme and possesses strong artistic attraction. This paper will be based on the symbolism of the characters and the objects in this novel in order to comprehensively and profoundly understand the symbolism of Emily, Emily’s father, Tobe, Barron, the rose, the house, the watch, the machine and so on.

Key Words: A Rose for Emil; the symbolism; Emily