《垂死的肉身》中性爱书写的伦理拷问

The Ethical Analysis of Sexuality Writing in The Dying Animal

美国作家菲利普·罗斯小说中的性问题是备受读者和批评界争议的话题。但这种性爱书写折射出当代美国社会性伦理观的嬗变和罗斯本人的性伦理观。本文以《垂死的肉身》为个案,对上述问题进行了分析。罗斯小说中的性爱书写是美国当代社会历史在文学文本中的反映,也是对传统犹太性伦理观念的一种反叛和张扬。小说中的性事书写作为推动小说情节演进的助推器,融入了罗斯对性爱伦理的拷问,体现出他对生命个体的理性与情感的关注。

Although Philip Roth’ s fiction has received severe criticism from most readers and critics for its bold description of sexual?ity, it reveals the evolution of sex ethics in contemporary America and Roth’ s own understanding of sexuality. Taking The Dying Ani?mal as an example, this paper probes into the questions above. Philip Roth’ s sexuality writing reflects the contemporary American his?tory in the novel and influence of traditional Jewish ideas of sexes. Roth’ s sexuality writing in the novel promotes the development of the story, and is mingled with Roth’ s understanding of ethical ideology, and shows his concern about sense and sensibility of individuals.