语境视阈中的悖论与人际意义研究——以《道连·格雷的画像》为例

An Interpretation of Paradox and Its Interpersonal Meaning in Terms of Context——A Case Study of The Picture of Dorian Gray

悖论的使用是英国作家奥斯卡·王尔德作品的一大特征,小说《道连·格雷的画像》就是一个典型例子。悖论内涵的理解依赖于语境,且悖论通过具体语境发挥特定的人际意义。基于韩礼德的语境理论,以语旨为切入点探究《道连·格雷的画像》中亨利的悖论话语的内涵和功能,重点选取了婚姻爱情、享乐主义和女性观三个主题。研究结果认为,悖论通过特定语境体现了亨利话语的言外之意、言后效力,并发挥一定的人际意义,揭示了亨利这一维多利亚时代典型人物的性格特征,再现了作者复杂的伦理道德观。

The works of Oscar Wilde are characterized by his use of paradox, and The Picture of Dorian Gray is a typical example. Both the interpretation of paradox and the realization of the interpersonal meaning of paradox rely on context. Based on Halliday＇ s theory of context, the analysis of paradox in Henry＇ s utterances in this novel from the perspective of tenor aims at finding out the intended meaning of paradox and the interpersonal meaning it realizes through context. The analysis shows that through specific context, paradox reveals the locutionary, illocu- tionary and perlocutionary acts conducted by Henry, and realizes interpersonal meaning, thus depicting Henry as a representative character in Victoria Era and reflecting Wilde＇ s complex moral values.