野蛮的文明人——从《归家》看品特对社会文明的疑惑与思考

The Savage Civilized Man:An Analysis of Pinter's Confusion and Reflection About Civilization in The Homecoming

通过聚焦品特《归家》中多被忽视的人物特迪,分析其种种行为的矛盾之处,可以发现这一人物的内在特质——身为哲学博士的特迪,实为文明与野蛮的综合体。洞悉其这一特质,便可理解露丝最终"独立"的假象——她获得的权利只是男性社会权力许可而给予的施舍,是麦克斯、特迪一家人心照不宣的阴谋计划下的产物。而这一权力斗争的背后,则隐藏着剧作家对个人身份和社会文明的疑惑和思考。

The role of Teddy in Pinter＇s The Homecoming is usually underestimated. A focus on his seemingly contradictory behavior will provide an insight into the quality of this character-this professor of philosophy is actually a hybrid of civilization and barbarism. This revelation will help understand the futility of Ruth＇s ＂independence＂--the rights she acquired were granted within the jurisdiction of the patriarchal society. The whole process of power-giving was schemed by Teddy and his family members. Behind this struggle for power lies Harold Pinter＇s confusion and reflection about identity and civilization.