论奥尼尔对现代困惑的戏剧表现

O′Neill′s Dramatic Language and Imprisonment

对戏剧表现形式的创新是尤金.奥尼尔对西方现代戏剧的主要贡献之一。奥尼尔丰富多彩的戏剧语言是其戏剧主题的重要载体,在许多作品中奥尼尔利用舞台布景、音响、人物表情及对白等方式,制造出“笼”的意象,表现出现代人面临的种种困惑。

Innovation in dramatic language is one of the main contributions that Eugene O＇Neill has made to modem drama. O＇Neill＇s dramatic language serves as the embodiment of the themes. In many of his plays, O＇Neill makes full use of setting, sound, facial expression and dialogues to create an image of ＂cage＂, which symbolizes all kinds of imprisonment in modern society.