作为文化塑形力量的浪子:《克兰福德镇》的帝国图景分析

彼得在《克兰福德镇》里面以浪子形象出现,天性使然的离经叛道姿态与放荡不羁性格可视为对中产阶级主流价值观的叛逆,是对其被压抑欲望的另一种复现形式。彼得所代表的浪子具有与生俱来的冒险精神,这使得他们成为大英帝国殖民事业的重要推力,以切实的力量参与了维多利亚文化精神的塑形过程。

This paper addresses the character type of vagabonds represented by Peter Jenkins in Cranford, Vagabonds live a rebellious and unregulated life, which can be interpreted as a revolt against and a recurrence of the suppressed desire of the mainstream cultural value of the middle class. The innate reckless and enterprising spirit qualifies vagabonds for being an im- portant force in the colonial enterprise of the British EmPire. They have a substantial impact on the shaping of Victorian cul- ture.