本論文主要運(yùn)用與欲望相關(guān)的理論,以另類維多利亞人的性欲望作為切入點(diǎn),探析英國作家米歇爾·法柏的新維多利亞小說《絳紅雪白的花瓣》。論文嘗試在19世紀(jì)70年代的維多利亞社會歷史語境下,關(guān)注小說中放縱的性欲、動搖的性欲和缺失的性欲。通過結(jié)合背景與文本分析揭示這一表象下的原因,及這些另類維多利亞人如何借助情欲應(yīng)對當(dāng)時的維多利亞價值觀,本文將進(jìn)一步揭示小說作者對這一維多利亞想象的態(tài)度。論文強(qiáng)調(diào),19世紀(jì)中后期,維多利亞社會功利主義和理性主義的盛行貶低了人類情感;科學(xué)的崛起沖擊著宗教地位,引發(fā)了信仰的混亂;房中天使與兩分領(lǐng)域價值取向下的社會角色極大地約束著女性。而這些維多利亞價值觀與教條深刻地影響了另類維多利亞人威廉、蘇格、亨利和艾格尼絲,在小說中以對性欲望的不同態(tài)度為表現(xiàn)。這些角色以情欲為手段,去應(yīng)對約束他們的維多利亞價值觀,或是妥協(xié),或是協(xié)商或是挑戰(zhàn),嘗試在困境中尋找一條出路。在小說中,性欲望是法柏的維多利亞想象中與維多利亞價值觀或教條妥協(xié)、協(xié)商與對抗的策略。作者通過這一想象,以非理性的角度反思與觀照理性價值,同時表達(dá)了對當(dāng)代共有問題的思考。

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【學(xué)位級別】：碩士

【文章目錄】：
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ABSTRACT
摘要
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION
    1.1 Literature Review
    1.2 Thesis Statement and Research Questions
    1.3 Related Definition and Theories
        1.3.1 The Other Victorians
        1.3.2 Desire and Theories on Desire
    1.4 Significance of Research
    1.5 Analysis Procedure
CHAPTER TWO THE INDULGENT SEXUAL DESIRES OF WILLIAM AND SUGAR…
    2.1 The Absence of Love in Victorian London
    2.2 William's and Sugar's Deprivation of Love
    2.3 William's and Sugar's Compromise to Seek Emotional Compensation
        2.3.1 William's Indulgence in Prostitute Sugar
        2.3.2 Sugar's Obsession with Client William
        2.3.3 The Breakdown of the Relationship
    2.4 Summary
CHAPTER THREE THE STRUGGLING SEXUAL DESIRE OF HENRY
    3.1 The Encounter of Religion and Darwinism in Victorian London
    3.2 Henry's Dilemma as a Believer
    3.3 Henry's Attempt to Reconcile the Torn Self
        3.3.1 Henry's Vacillation on Sexual Desire
        3.3.2 Henry's Death as a Failed Negotiation
    3.4 Summary
CHAPTER FOUR THE ABSENT SEXUAL DESIRE OF AGNES
    4.1 The Victorian Doctrines Confining the Female Social Roles
    4.2 Agnes's Sufferings as a Victorian Female
    4.3 Agnes's Resistance to be an Angel in the House
        4.3.1 Agnes's Resistance to be a Victorian Wife and Mother
        4.3.2 Agnes's Restoration of Subjectivity
    4.4 Summary
CHAPTER FIVE CONCULUSION
WORKS CITED
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