《秀拉》中的“玫瑰”和《献给艾米莉的玫瑰》

"Rose" in Sula and A Rose for Emily

通过对《秀拉》和《献给艾米莉的玫瑰》两部文学作品中的"玫瑰"秀拉和艾米莉的对比,展现出女性敢于挑战周遭的约束和世俗寻求自我的过程,同时也表现出两位主人公与当地的社区相互依存的状况:一方面她们坚持自我,勇于反抗世俗和传统,另一方面,她们又为社区所束缚和容忍。她们追求自我的精神引领新一代女性不断斗争。

Comparing ＂Rose＂ in Sula with ＂Emily＂ in Rose for Emily indicates the process in which women dare to challenge the surrounding constraints and common customs in pursuit of selves.It also shows the interdependence situation between two characters and local communities.On one hand,they adhered to selves and had the courage to resist common customs and traditions while on the other hand they were restrained by the communities.Anyway their pursuit of selves will lead new generation women to fight forever.