Abstract

Robinson Crusoe, a masterpiece of Daniel Defoe with strong puritan features, marks the beginning of English realism. This thesis aims at revealing the typical individualism which is noticeable in Crusoe in the rising stage of capitalism under the influence of Puritanism. From three points of view, namely Calling, relationship between man and God, individualism, this thesis will analyze the role that individualism plays during the protagonist’s world conquest and mainly elaborate reinforcement of individualism.

Keywords: Puritanism; Individualism; Calling; reinforcement

摘要

丹尼尔·笛福的《鲁滨逊漂流记》被认为是英国现实主义小说的开山之作。小说带有浓厚的清教主义色彩，本文旨在揭示在清教主义的影响下，主人公克鲁索于资本主义上升时期的社会背景下表现出来的典型的个人主义特征。文章从天职论，上帝与人的关系以及个人主义三个角度分析了清教主义在主人公征服世界过程中发挥的作用，着重阐述了文章中个人主义的强化过程。

关键词：清教主义；个人主义；天职论；强化